debut
/ˈdeɪbjuː
/ /ˈdɛbjuː /noun
1A person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role: the film marked his debut as a director...
- That she succeeds so well is impressive given that the role represents her film debut.
- Saint's role was her screen debut and merely resulted in a well-deserved Best Supporting Actress Award for her.
- Two years earlier, Sophia had made her debut with a bit role in the Federico Fellini film, ‘Variety Lights’.
Synonyms
first appearance, first showing, first performance, launch, launching, coming out, entrance, premiere, beginning, introduction, inception, inauguration
informal kick-off
formal commencement
1.1 [as modifier] Denoting the first recording or publication of a group, singer, or writer: a debut album...
- The former Skunk Anansie singer's debut solo album deals with a time when her relationship - and her world - fell apart.
- Now having just completed the recording of their debut album, they'll be giving us first listen to some new tracks.
- Which singer's debut album was released when she was just 13?
1.2 dated The first appearance of a debutante in society.He didn't need Dorothy to tell him his liaison with Helene was not going to help Dianna's debut in Polite Society....
- And August 6, three days after her 18th birthday, Charlotte will make her official society debut at the traditional Red Cross Ball.
- Every female should look forward to their debut into Polite Society with optimism and dreams.
verb [no object, with adverbial]
1Perform in public for the first time: the Rolling Stones debuted at the Marquee...
- Pavarotti debuted at the Met in 1968, and performed in 20 roles in a total of 373 performances.
- Political comic Will Durst debuts on AlterNet with some thoughts on the possible advantages of the disappearing ozone layer.
- My friend Gabe (who debuts on Broadway in The Lion King on Feb.2-yay!) is supposed to be in Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles.
1.1(Of a new product) be launched: the model is expected to debut at $19,000...
- The pricey product debuts in Japan on Sept. 1 for about $1,700.
- Leica's new LRF - 800 laser rangefinder was one of the most exciting new products to debut at the SHOT Show.
- She is also currently developing her own television series, plus her own range of products which will debut on the Home Shopping Channel in the United States.
1.2 [with object] (Of a company) launch (a new product): the company is to debut new software...
- The company debuted his original oils at Artexpo New York in March and plans to start a print program in the near future.
- Virgin Galactic, the first commercial space tourism operator, is giving away a seat into space when the company debuts its commercial space service in two to three years.
- Spode's Christmas Tree pattern became an instant classic when the legendary English China company debuted the line in 1938.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French début, from débuter 'lead off'.