Origin of debut

1745–55; < French début, derivative of débuter to make the first stroke in a game, make one's first appearance, equivalent to dé- de- + -buter, verbal derivative of but goal; see butt2

Words nearby debut

debunk, deburr, debus, debussy, debussy, claude, debut, debutant, debutante, debye, dec, dec-

Words related to debut

introduction, beginning, inauguration, appearance, presentation, opener, entrance, incoming, admission, graduation, bow, initiation, graduating, entree

Example sentences from the Web for debut

British Dictionary definitions for debut

debut
/ (ˈdeɪbjuː, ˈdɛbjuː) /

noun

  1. the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc, or the first public presentation of a show
  2. (as modifier)debut album
the presentation of a debutante

verb (intr)

to make a debut

Word Origin for debut

C18: from French début, from Old French desbuter to play first (hence: make one's first appearance), from des- de- + but goal, target; see butt ²