world premiere

noun

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

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The film will world premiere in Busan’s Flash Forward strand. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025 The project will enjoy its world premiere at Sydney Theatre Company in November 2026. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025 Plus, Anyma debuts a new show a the fest with the Æden world premiere, which will include special guests. Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025 After its world premiere in Düsseldorf, the Signature will join other new Bürstner models like the Habiton at future RV expos, including the UK's NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show in October. New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for world premiere

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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 18 Sep. 2025.

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