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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
debuted; debuting; debuts
: to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society : to make a debut
: 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
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2024
After being selected as the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams is ready to make his NFL debut as a member of the Chicago Bears.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Recorded in Portland, Oregon, Little Sun — his 18th studio album since his 2002 debut — was produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists).
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2024
After being selected as the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams is ready to make his NFL debut as a member of the Chicago Bears.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debut. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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