Debutante meaning

dĕb'yo͝o-tänt', dā'byo͝o-
A young woman making a formal debut into society.
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A girl or woman, typically 16-18 years of age, making a debut, esp. into upper-class society.
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A young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society.
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Origin of debutante

French débutante feminine present participle of débuter to begin debut

Sentence Examples

  • Would she really enjoy an elegant debutante ball?

  • Traditionally, a debutante ball or coming out party marked a young girl's entry into society.

  • But it was inevitable that the beautiful young debutante should attract attention from the eligible young men of the Court.

  • debutante balls.

  • Played by Rebecca Budig on and off since 1999, Greenlee has certainly earned her reputation as troublemaker, ingénue, debutante, and diva.

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