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1debut
noun de·but \ˈdā-ˌbyü, dā-ˈ\
: the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public
Full Definition of DEBUT
1
: a first appearance <made her singing debut>
2
: a formal entrance into society
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Variants of DEBUT
de·but also dé·but \ˈdā-ˌbyü, dā-ˈ\
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Origin of DEBUT
French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal — more at butt
First Known Use: 1751
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Rhymes with DEBUT
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2debut
verb
: to appear in public for the first time : to make a debut
: to show or provide (something, such as a product, television show, etc.) to the public for the first time
Full Definition of DEBUT
intransitive verb
: to make a debut
transitive verb
: to present to the public for the first time : introduce <debut a new product>
See debut defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of DEBUT
1830
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DEBUT Defined for Kids
1debut
noun de·but \ˈdā-ˌbyü, dā-ˈbyü\
Definition of DEBUT for Kids
1
: a first public appearance <The singer made his debut on TV.>
2
: the formal entrance of a young woman into society
2debut
verb
de·but·ing \ˈdā-ˌbyü-iŋ, dā-ˈbyü-iŋ\de·but·ed \-ˌbyüd, -ˈbyüd\
Definition of DEBUT for Kids
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.>
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