/ˈdɛbjuː/, /ˈdeɪbjuː/, /deɪˈbjuː/
OriginFrom 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 *bʰewd- (“to beat, push”). Cognate with Old English butt (“tree stump”). More at butt. The Philippine sense is influenced by Spanish debut.
- A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
“Liverpool's performance - despite a defensive injury crisis that saw a promising debut for teenage academy graduate John Flanagan - was a resounding advert for Kenny Dalglish to be given the manager's”
“Hulking defenceman Gudbranson, who came to Vancouver in a trade with the Florida Panthers last May, scored in his debut for the Canucks.”
- also, attributiveThe first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.
“Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.”
“their long-anticipated debut album”
- The first appearance of a debutante in society.
- PhilippinesThe coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.
- US, transitiveto formally introduce, as to the public
“Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.”
“He recently debuted a preview of his cover of Cher’s 1998 hit “Believe” on his official Instagram account.”
- intransitiveto make one's initial formal appearance
“Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.”
“The nine-car electric unit debuted on the 0630 Newcastle-London King's Cross.”
Formsdebuts(plural) · début(alternative) · debuts(present, singular, third-person) · debuting(participle, present) · debuted(participle, past) · debuted(past)