debutante

deb·u·tante

a girl or woman, typically 16-18 years of age, making a debut, esp. into upper-class society

Origin of debutante

from Fr, feminine of debutant

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debutante

noun

A young woman making a formal debut into society.

Origin of debutante

French débutante feminine present participle of débuter to begin ; see debut .

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Noun

(plural debutantes)

a young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society

Origin

From French débutante.

See also: débutante

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Would she really enjoy an elegant debutante ball?
Despite being the daughter of such high-profile parents, Ivanka Trump stayed relatively under the radar in terms of media stories about the young debutante.
Played by Rebecca Budig on and off since 1999, Greenlee has certainly earned her reputation as troublemaker, ingénue, debutante, and diva.
Debutante Slip (pictured): Falling 39-inches from the waist, this slip is a good option for ankle-length dresses and longer gowns.
Formal occasions that a tiara would be appropriate for include a prom, formal high school dance or a debutante party.

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