debut

About 2.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
2. noun The 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.

3. noun The first appearance of a debutante in society.
4. noun The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.
5. verb To formally introduce, as to the public.

   Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.

6. verb To make one's initial formal appearance.

   Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.

Similar words

introduction entry unveiling launching first appearance premiere appearance commencement beginning inception

Often followed by

in as at of with on album du was

Word family

debuted debuting debuts début