debut
pronunciation
How to pronounce debut in British English:
UK [ˈdeɪbjuː]
How to pronounce debut in American English:
US [deɪˈbjuː]
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- Noun:
- the act of beginning something new
- the presentation of a debutante in society
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- Verb:
- present for the first time to the public
- appear for the first time in public
- make one's debut
Word Origin
- debut (n.)
- 1751, from French début "first appearance," a figurative use from débuter "make the first stroke at billiards," also "to lead off at bowls" (a game akin to bowling), 16c., from but "mark, goal," from Old French but "end" (see butt (n.3)). The verb is first attested 1830. Début can only be pronounced as French, and should not be used by anyone who shrinks from the necessary effort. [Fowler]
Example
- 1. This year 's beijing show marks the mystery woman 's third appearance following her debut at the shanghai show last year , he said .
- 2. And in september , russia will debut its first stealth fighter jet at an air show in moscow .
- 3. He will make his washington debut on saturday as a guest at the white house correspondents association dinner .
- 4. Giuseppe rossi made his debut for newcastle as a second half substitute .
- 5. Banks and brokers have estimated they lost hundreds of millions of dollars due to technical problems during facebook 's may 18 debut .