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

Investors are cautioned against rushing, as the debut price will likely already reflect significant future growth. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The team has made the most of its World Cup debut, reaching the knockout round and finishing second in Group H, behind Spain. — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Verb

But the first game, which debuted on the Wii U, is now more than a decade old. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

The property recently debuted The Farmhouse, adding 10 new guest rooms, a dining room and a treatment room. — Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 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