debutante

noun

deb·​u·​tante ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt 

: one making a debut (see debut entry 1) : debutant

especially : a young woman making her formal entrance into society

Examples of debutante in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The style hasn’t just been limited to campaign trail reporting, but has spread to stories on fashion, debutante balls — and even dog shows. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025

Smith-Cameron will play Isadora, aka Izzy, the director of New York’s most prestigious debutante ball. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, fresh from her enchanting evening with Benedict, Sophie returns to everyday life serving the formidable Araminta Gun (Katie Leung) and her two debutante daughters, Rosamund (Michelle Mao) and Posy (Isabella Wei). —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025

For example, proud debutante parents Bassett and Vance could be seen dancing together in their black-tie attire in a a TikTok shared after the ultra-exclusive event. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French débutante, feminine of débutant — see debutant

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for debutante

• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• nonchalant
• restaurant
• avant
• croissant
• detente
• entente
• savant
• storefront
• daunt

Kids Definition

debutante

noun

deb·​u·​tante ˈdeb-yu̇-ˌtänt 

: a young woman making her debut