variants
or less commonly première
plural premieres also premières
1
: a first performance or exhibition
the premiere of a play
the show's premiere episode
2
: the chief actress of a theatrical cast
variants
or less commonly première
or premier
premiered also premièred; premiering also premièring
1
: to have a first public performance
The movie/play will premiere next week.
2
: to appear for the first time as a star performer
He premiered in the title role on Broadway.
: to give a first public performance of
The movie was premiered at the film festival.
: premier
In addition to the sporting events, Lillehammer also offers one of Norway's premiere cultural sites in the Maihaugen Open Air Museum …—
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Noun
The movie will have its premiere next week.
Verb
The movie premieres next week.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Nov. 2025
The couple — who tied the knot in 1997 after first meeting in the early 1980s at New York City’s Atlantic Theater Company — share two daughters, Sophia and Georgia, the latter whom attended Sunday's premiere with her dad.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Brendan Hunt’s many costumes Fans know Brendan Hunt nowadays as Coach Beard, one of Ted Lasso’s assistant coaches on the hit Apple TV series that premieres its fourth season in 2026.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s no word yet on a premiere date.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Felicia Pride serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, with the legendary Debbie Allen, who directed 83 episodes of the original series, returning to executive produce and direct three episodes, including the premiere.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Nov. 2025
The couple — who tied the knot in 1997 after first meeting in the early 1980s at New York City’s Atlantic Theater Company — share two daughters, Sophia and Georgia, the latter whom attended Sunday's premiere with her dad.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Brendan Hunt’s many costumes Fans know Brendan Hunt nowadays as Coach Beard, one of Ted Lasso’s assistant coaches on the hit Apple TV series that premieres its fourth season in 2026.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Following in the footsteps of her fellow figure skater Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Ballas, set a record for the highest premiere score and went on to dominate season 6 of DWTS in 2008.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s no word yet on a premiere date.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premiere. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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premiere
1 of 2 noun
pre·miere
pri-ˈmye(ə)r 
-ˈmi(ə)r
-ˈmi(ə)r
: a first performance or showing
premiere of a play
premiere
2 of 2 adjective
: premier
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