debut

²debut

verb

Definition of DEBUT

intransitive verb

: to make a debut

transitive verb

: to present to the public for the first time : introduce <debut a new product>

Examples of DEBUT

1. The singer debuted 10 years ago, at the age of 15.
2. The car debuted 30 years ago.
3. The computer will soon be debuting in stores across the country.
4. The network debuts a new sitcom tonight.

First Known Use of DEBUT

1830

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