Pronunciation: /dɛˈbjuː/

Definitions of debut

noun a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite singer made her debut on TV last night.

A2 The debut of the new movie was highly anticipated by fans.

B1 The band's debut album received critical acclaim.

B2 The author's debut novel was a bestseller.

C1 The ballet dancer's debut performance at the prestigious theater was flawless.

C2 The debut of the new restaurant exceeded all expectations, with a fully booked opening night.

verb to perform or make one's first appearance in a particular capacity or role

Example Sentences

A1 She will debut in the school play next week.

A2 The new singer will debut her first album at the music festival.

B1 The actor debuted in a popular TV show last year.

B2 The fashion designer debuted her latest collection at Paris Fashion Week.

C1 The young author debuted his novel to critical acclaim.

C2 The chef debuted his new restaurant with a lavish opening event.

Examples of debut in a Sentence

formal The pianist made her debut at Carnegie Hall last night.

informal Did you catch the singer's debut performance at the local coffee shop?

slang That movie was the actor's debut on the big screen.

figurative The new product made its debut in the market with great success.

Grammatical Forms of debut

past tense

debuted

plural

debuts

comparative

more debut

superlative

most debut

present tense

debut

future tense

will debut

perfect tense

has debuted

continuous tense

is debuting

singular

debut

positive degree

debut

infinitive

to debut

gerund

debuting

participle

debuting

Origin and Evolution of debut

First Known Use: 1751 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'debut' originated from the French word 'début', which means 'beginning' or 'first appearance'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a person's first appearance in society or on stage, the word 'debut' has evolved to also refer to the first public performance or presentation of a work of art, such as a book or movie.