debut
1 of 2noun
de·but ˈdā-ˌbyü 
dā-ˈbyü
variants or less commonly début
1
: a first appearance
made her singing debut
the writer's debut novel
2
: a formal entrance into society
in honor of their daughter's debut
debut
2 of 2verb
debuted; debuting; debuts
intransitive verb
: to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society : to make a debut
transitive verb
: to present to the public for the first time : introduce
debut a new product
Example Sentences
Noun my debut as a pianist He made his singing debut at a very young age. She is making her television debut. Verb The singer debuted 10 years ago, at the age of 15. The car debuted 30 years ago. The computer will soon be debuting in stores across the country. The network debuts a new sitcom tonight. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Katy Stech Ferek, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 From their Emmys debut to ribbing each other on social media, here's everything to know about Beth Rylance and her relationship with the actor. Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Also making their debut were two new Apple Watches, the second iteration of AirPods Pro, and some software services that were primarily concerned with helping you when you get lost in the woods. WIRED, 12 Sep. 2022 To make room for Wish, Disney Dream, which had only ever called Port Canaveral home since its 2011 debut, migrated to offer sailings from PortMiami. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Rookie cornerback Kader Kohou made his debut and had a tackle. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 DeVante Parker, the former Miami wide receiver making his Patriots debut, was engaged in what would best be described as hand-to-hand combat with Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard as both jostled for a shot at the ball. Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022 The transition from an evening show to morning is still sinking in for Bream, who makes her debut on Fox stations Sunday (check local listings). Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 And even through some technical difficulties, Pearl Jam delivered surprises, deep cuts and roaring renditions of iconic favorites that will easily enter the lore of classic shows that the group has put up since their debut in the early 1990s. Dan Rys, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Jacob Siegal, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 After two years of being in business, Agbobly will debut at New York Fashion Week on September 12. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Netflix picked up the Canadian import in 2019 and the final season will debut on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2023, followed by a release on Netflix elsewhere globally. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 After the first episode airs Sept. 3, new episodes will debut the first Saturday of each month, with re-broadcasts the following Friday. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 The campaign will debut on billboards in New York City and Los Angeles, along with a full campaign to be revealed later this month. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2022 Much of the styling seen here will debut shortly on an all-electric Acura SUV, slated to use GM's Ultium battery platform, that is set to go into production as a 2024 model. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Wendy's first redesign will debut in spring 2023 in Ohio. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Sky will debut the series in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy this autumn, with its U.K. launch on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW set for Sep. 21. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The coastal shelf drop-off into deep waters will require developers to build turbines on floating platforms attached to the seabed by cables, a type of technology used in Europe and Asia but that would be making its North American debut. Katy Stech Ferek, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 From their Emmys debut to ribbing each other on social media, here's everything to know about Beth Rylance and her relationship with the actor. Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Also making their debut were two new Apple Watches, the second iteration of AirPods Pro, and some software services that were primarily concerned with helping you when you get lost in the woods. WIRED, 12 Sep. 2022 To make room for Wish, Disney Dream, which had only ever called Port Canaveral home since its 2011 debut, migrated to offer sailings from PortMiami. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Rookie cornerback Kader Kohou made his debut and had a tackle. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 DeVante Parker, the former Miami wide receiver making his Patriots debut, was engaged in what would best be described as hand-to-hand combat with Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard as both jostled for a shot at the ball. Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022 The transition from an evening show to morning is still sinking in for Bream, who makes her debut on Fox stations Sunday (check local listings). Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 And even through some technical difficulties, Pearl Jam delivered surprises, deep cuts and roaring renditions of iconic favorites that will easily enter the lore of classic shows that the group has put up since their debut in the early 1990s. Dan Rys, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Verb
During the week of September 11, Netflix will debut Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which is based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 After two years of being in business, Agbobly will debut at New York Fashion Week on September 12. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Netflix picked up the Canadian import in 2019 and the final season will debut on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2023, followed by a release on Netflix elsewhere globally. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 After the first episode airs Sept. 3, new episodes will debut the first Saturday of each month, with re-broadcasts the following Friday. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 The campaign will debut on billboards in New York City and Los Angeles, along with a full campaign to be revealed later this month. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2022 Much of the styling seen here will debut shortly on an all-electric Acura SUV, slated to use GM's Ultium battery platform, that is set to go into production as a 2024 model. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Wendy's first redesign will debut in spring 2023 in Ohio. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Sky will debut the series in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy this autumn, with its U.K. launch on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW set for Sep. 21. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal — more at butt entry 2
First Known Use
Noun
1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1830, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Kids Definition
debut 1 of 2
noun
de·but ˈdā-ˌbyü
dā-ˈbyü
1
: a first public appearance
The singer made his debut on TV.
2
: the formal entrance of a young woman into society
debut
2 of 2verb
debuting
ˈdā-ˌbyü-iŋ,
dā-ˈbyü-iŋ
; debuted -ˌbyüd,
-ˈbyüd
1
: to make a first public appearance
A new character debuted in today's comic strip.
2
: to present to the public for the first time
The car manufacturer is debuting its new models.
debuted
verb
as in arrived
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- arrived
- came
- emerged
- issued
- dawned
- blossomed
- surfaced
- erupted
- rose
- broke out
- arose
- reappeared
- happened
- occurred
- reappeared
- appeared
- loomed
- resurfaced
- bulked
- outcropped
- broke
- showed
- bobbed (up)
- sprung (up)
- unfolded
- cropped (up)
- materialized
- shot (up)
- came out
- sprang (up)
- rematerialized
- turned up
- showed up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disappeared
- vanished
- faded
- dissolved
- evaporated
- went (away)
- cleared
- withdrew
- melted (away)
- retired
- left
- evanesced
- departed