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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024de•but or dé•but /deɪˈbyu, ˈdeɪbyu/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a first public appearance or presentation, as of a performer:The hit TV show made its debut back in 1990.
v. [no object] - to perform for the first time before an audience:He debuted in a nightclub in 1989.
adj. [ before a noun] - of or being a first appearance:a debut recital.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•but (dā byo̅o̅′, di-, dā′byo̅o̅, deb′yo̅o̅),USA pronunciation n. - a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc.
- the first appearance of something, as a new product.
- (of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball.
- the beginning of a profession, career, etc.
v.i. - to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art:She decided to debut with several other violinists.
- to appear for the first time, as on the market:A new product will debut next month.
v.t. - to perform (something) for the first time before an audience:He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony.
- to place on the market for the first time;
introduce.
adj. - of, pertaining to, or constituting a first appearance:a debut performance; a debut record album.
Also, dé•but′. - French début, derivative of débuter to make the first stroke in a game, make one's first appearance, equivalent. to dé- de- + -buter, verb, verbal derivative of but goal; see butt2
- 1745–55
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: debut /ˈdeɪbjuː; ˈdɛbjuː/ n - the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
- (as modifier): debut album
- the presentation of a debutante
Etymology: 18th Century: from French début, from Old French desbuter to play first (hence: make one's first appearance), from des- de- + but goal, target; see butt² |