debutant

noun

deb·​u·​tant ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt How to pronounce debutant (audio)
: one making a debut (see debut entry 1)

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Perhaps a fairer way is to look at landmass, already a popular metric at the 2026 World Cup thanks to the appearance of several small debutants. Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Many expected Vozinha and Cape Verde to be blown away by the European champions, in the vein of Germany beating tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday. Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 Spain, one of the World Cup favorites, was widely expected to cruise past the tournament debutants. ABC News, 16 June 2026 The debutants, however, likely also want to announce their arrival on the global stage with a fighting performance. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for debutant

Word History

Etymology

French débutant, from present participle of débuter

First Known Use

circa 1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of debutant was circa 1822

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“Debutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debutant. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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