Debutante

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛbjuˌtɑnt/

Definitions of debutante

noun a young woman making her debut into society, typically at a formal event or ball

Example Sentences

A1 A debutante is a young woman making her debut in society.

A2 The debutante looked elegant in her ball gown at the formal event.

B1 The debutante was nervous but excited to attend her first high-society party.

B2 As a debutante, she had to undergo etiquette training to prepare for her social debut.

C1 The debutante's family hosted a lavish ball to introduce her to society.

C2 Being a debutante in the elite circles of society comes with certain expectations and responsibilities.

Examples of debutante in a Sentence

formal The debutante made her grand entrance at the ball, wearing an elegant gown.

informal Did you see the debutante's stunning dress at the party last night?

slang That debutante is always dressed to the nines, she's so fancy!

figurative As a debutante in the world of finance, she made a splash with her innovative ideas.

Grammatical Forms of debutante

• plural: debutantes
• comparative: more debutante
• superlative: most debutante
• present tense: debutante
• future tense: will debutante
• perfect tense: have debutante
• continuous tense: is debutante
• singular: debutante
• positive degree: debutante
• infinitive: to debutante
• gerund: debutanting
• participle: debutanted

Origin and Evolution of debutante

First Known Use: 1748 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'debutante' originated from French, derived from the verb 'débuter' meaning 'to lead off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a young woman making her debut into society, the term 'debutante' has evolved to encompass any young woman being introduced to society at formal events or gatherings.