a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
the leading woman, as in a drama.
verb (used with object),pre·miered,pre·mier·ing.
to present publicly for the first time: to premiere a new foreign film.
verb (used without object),pre·miered,pre·mier·ing.
to have the first public showing: It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.
to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc.: When does he premiere as Hamlet?
adjective
first; initial; principal: a premiere showing; the premiere attraction of the evening.
Also pre·mière[pri-meer, -myair; French pruh-myer] /prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɛər; French prəˈmyɛr/ .
Origin of premiere
First recorded in 1890–95; from French première literally, “first”; feminine of premier; see origin at premier
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH premiere
premier, premiere
Words nearby premiere
premiate, premie, premier, Premier Cru, premier danseur, premiere, première danseuse, première partie, premiership, premillenarian, premillennial
Definition for premiere (2 of 2)
première
[ pri-meer, -myair; French pruh-myer ]
/ prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɛər; French prəˈmyɛr /
noun, verb (used with or without object), adjectivepluralpre·mières[pri-meerz, -myairz; French pruh-myer], /prɪˈmɪərz, -ˈmyɛərz; French prəˈmyɛr/, pre·mièred,pre·mièr·ing,
The series premiere is available to stream for free in full.
“People want to believe”: How Love Fraud builds an absorbing docuseries around a romantic con man|Alissa Wilkinson|September 4, 2020|Vox
For a movie studio, the trigger would be based on whether its films are able to premiere in theaters or the share of theaters that would open to a show a film.
‘Kind of squishy’: Advertisers lobby to add pandemic clauses to TV upfront deals|Tim Peterson|September 1, 2020|Digiday
In 2009, when the Avatar movie premiered, Ubisoft had released a game based on Cameron’s space saga.
‘The Dream Architects’: Inside the making of gaming’s biggest franchises|Rachel King|September 1, 2020|Fortune
The series, which has received a total of 39 nominations since its premiere, has won eight Emmys up until now.
How Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ achieves its look—even as each season evolves|radmarya|August 29, 2020|Fortune
A Perfect 14 also documents Luther’s battle with ovarian cancer, which claimed her life the same week the movie premiered in Vancouver last year.
This Weekend: You’ll Never Bathe the Same Way Again|Joshua Eferighe|August 21, 2020|Ozy
Their solidified friendship is one of the most touching details of the premiere, but it also puts Branson in a tricky predicament.
What Downton’s Fashion Really Means|Katie Baker|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Lady Rose is also rather subdued in the premiere, which is a pity.
What Downton’s Fashion Really Means|Katie Baker|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Did he participate in his own extortion and cancel his plans for a big Christmas premiere?
Should the U.S. Really Pay a Kim’s Ransom?|Kevin Bleyer|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The highly anticipated sixth season of the hilarious spy-spoof will premiere on FX at 10 pm EST on January 8, 2015.
‘Archer’ Season 6 Exclusive: Watch Six ‘Certified’ Videos and See the FX Series’ New Key Art|Marlow Stern|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two years later, Death Metal Angola is readying for its premiere, and the railway film remains unfinished.
Death Metal Angola: Heavy Metal in War-Torn Africa|Nina Strochlic|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite the excitement of the premiere, Janet and Helen were up early.
Janet Hardy in Hollywood|Ruthe S. Wheeler
It had the unheard of distinction of being acted sixteen times in one month, from the premiere night to April 22.
An Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in Norway|Martin Brown Ruud
She proceeded to give the Sanfordites a spectacle in toe dancing worthy a premiere.
Marjorie Dean High School Senior|Pauline Lester
Miss Rennsdale was beautiful; she danced like a premiere; she had every charm but age.
Penrod|Booth Tarkington
Strindberg was present at the premiere and although it was well received, to him it was all a fine occasion—except the play!
Plays: The Father; Countess Julie; The Outlaw; The Stronger|August Strindberg
British Dictionary definitions for premiere
premiere
/ (ˈprɛmɪˌɛə, ˈprɛmɪə) /
noun
the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc