world premiere

noun

: the first regular performance (as of a theatrical production) anywhere in the world

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The pic had its world premiere in Cannes Midnight section. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026 Masters of the Universe had its world premiere in Hollywood last week and early indications are extremely positive. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Henry Chaisson’s debut feature will world premiere in the Escape From Tribeca section of Tribeca Film Festival next month. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026 Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt are an elegant pair at the Mercedes-AMG world premiere on May 19 in Los Angeles. People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for world premiere

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world premiere was in 1910

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“World premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20premiere. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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