English noun: debut | |||
1. | debut (act) the act of beginning something new | ||
Samples | They looked forward to the debut of their new product line. | ||
Synonyms | entry, first appearance, introduction, launching, unveiling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beginning, commencement, start | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | induction, naturalisation, naturalization, product introduction, ushering in | ||
2. | debut (communication) the presentation of a debutante in society | ||
Broader (hypernym) | intro, introduction, presentation | ||
English verb: debut | |||
1. | debut (creation) present for the first time to the public | ||
Samples | The band debuts a new song or two each month. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | innovate, introduce | ||
Domain category | performing arts | ||
2. | debut (creation) appear for the first time in public | ||
Samples | The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Domain category | performing arts | ||
3. | debut (creation) make one's debut | ||
Samples | This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | perform | ||
Domain category | performing arts | ||