variants
also première
prɪˈmiɚ,
British ˈprɛmiˌɛə
plural premieres also premières
: the first time a film, play, television show, etc., is shown or performed
The movie will have its premiere next week.
We saw the Chicago premiere of the play. [=the first public performance of the play in Chicago]
the world premiere [=the first public performance anywhere in the world] of a new symphony
variants
also première
premieres also premières; premiered also premièred; premiering also premièring
1
of a movie, play, television show, etc.
: to be shown or performed for the first time
The movie/play premieres next week.
2
: to show or perform (a movie, play, television show, etc.) for the first time
—usually used as (be) premiered
The movie was premiered at a film festival.
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“Premiere.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/premiere. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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