debutant

noun

deb·​u·​tant ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt 

: one making a debut (see debut entry 1)

Examples of debutant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

World Cup debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan didn't win any matches, but produced memorable moments like Jordan scoring against Argentina and Uzbekistan doing the same against Colombia. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026

Just when the African debutants threatened to take Argentina to penalties, a header from Cristian Romero got deflected by a Cabo Verde defender and found the net in the 111th minute. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

Sporting signed its youngest SKC II debutant, Zamir Loyo Reynaga, to a similar contract in February. — Pj Green july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

His first opponent was another T20 debutant, Josh Tongue, 13 years older but with 13 fewer T20 appearances. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French débutant, from present participle of débuter

First Known Use

circa 1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for debutant

• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant
• avant
• croissant
• detente
• entente
• passant
• savant