debut

1 of 2

noun

de·​but ˈdā-ˌbyü 

dā-ˈbyü

variants or less commonly début

1

: a first appearance

made her singing debut

the writer's debut novel

2

: a formal entrance into society

in honor of their daughter's debut

debut

2 of 2

verb

debuted; debuting; debuts

intransitive verb

: to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society : to make a debut

transitive verb

: to present to the public for the first time : introduce

debut a new product

Examples of debut in a Sentence

Noun

my debut as a pianist

He made his singing debut at a very young age.

She is making her television debut.

Verb

The singer debuted 10 years ago, at the age of 15.

The car debuted 30 years ago.

The computer will soon be debuting in stores across the country.

The network debuts a new sitcom tonight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The production, directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Jennifer Weber, earned nine Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, following its 2022 Broadway debut. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Whitney debuts on Broadway in New York City as tensions back home chase her. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Daredevil originally debuted on Netflix; however, after Disney+ launched, a slew of Marvel series on Netflix reverted to the Mouse House’s streaming service in mid-March 2022. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

In July, Six Flags Over Texas debuted its one of a kind Tormenta Rampaging Run, the first ever giga-dive coaster that broke six world records. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal — more at butt entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1830, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for debut

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

debut

1 of 2 noun

de·​but ˈdā-ˌbyü  dā-ˈbyü 

1

: a first public appearance

my debut as a pianist

2

: a formal entrance into society

debut

2 of 2 verb

1

: to make a debut

2

: to present to society for the first time

debut a new product