debut

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noun

The definition of a debut is the first appearance of someone or something.
An example of a debut is the launch of a new product where the product is introduced to the world for the first time.

verb

To debut is defined as to come out in public or be launched in public for the first time.
When your new band gives its first ever performance, this is an example of debut.

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debut

a first appearance before the public, as of an actor
the formal introduction of a young woman into upper-class society
the beginning of a career, course, etc.

Origin of debut

French début from débuter, to play first, lead off from (jouer) de but, (to play) for the mark: see de- and butt

intransitive verb

-·buted′ , -·but′ing

to make a debut

to present for the first time

Often sp. début

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debut

also dé·but

noun

a. A first appearance in public, as of a performer: He made his acting debut on Broadway.
b. A first time appearing in a particular capacity or position: made his major-league debut; her debut as a director.
Informal A first publication, as of a novel or music album, by an individual or group: The band released three singles from their debut.
The formal presentation of a young woman to society.
The beginning of a course of action: the debut of a new foreign policy.

adjective

First or earliest; maiden: a debut novel; the filly's debut race; the singer's debut performance.

tr. & intr.v.

de·buted, de·but·ing, de·buts,

To present as or make a debut: The company will debut a new logo next year. He debuted as a model when he was 18.

Origin of debut

French début from débuter to give the first stroke in a game, begin dé- from, away ( from Old French de- ; see de- . ) but goal, target ( from Old French butte ; see butt³. )

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Noun

(plural debuts)

A performer's first-time performance to the public.
Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present debuts, present participle debuting, simple past and past participle debuted)

(chiefly US) to formally introduce, as to the public
Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.
(intransitive) to make one's initial formal appearance
Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.

Anagrams

tubed

Origin

From French début, from Middle French, derivative of débuter (“to move, begin”), from dé- + but (“mark, goal”), from Old French but (“aim, goal, end, target”), from Old French butte (“mound, knoll, target”), from Frankish *but (“stump, log”), or from Old Norse bútr (“log, stump, butt”); both from Proto-Germanic *butą (“end, piece”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeud- (“to beat, push”). Cognate with Old English butt (“tree stump”). More at butt.