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

And SpaceX stock sank below its $135 IPO price for the first time about a month after its blockbuster debut, as hype around the reusable rocket maker fizzled. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Chawinga has represented Malawi since her debut as an 18-year-old in 2016. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Verb

The program will debut episodes on the subscription streaming giant day-and-date with their primary channel on YouTube, in a wide-ranging deal between Mythical Entertainment and Netflix. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Toughlite debuted in the brand’s globally best-selling fits, the 13MWZ Original Fit Cowboy Cut and the 936 Slim Fit Cowboy Cut. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 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