variants
or less commonly début
1
: a first appearance
made her singing debut
the writer's debut novel
2
: a formal entrance into society
in honor of their daughter's debut
debuted; debuting; debuts
: to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society : to make a debut
: to present to the public for the first time : introduce
debut a new product
Examples of debut in a Sentence
Noun
my debut as a pianist
He made his singing debut at a very young age.
She is making her television debut.
Verb
The singer debuted 10 years ago, at the age of 15.
The car debuted 30 years ago.
The computer will soon be debuting in stores across the country.
The network debuts a new sitcom tonight.
Recent Examples on the Web
Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Also on the ground floor and making its debut at Highland Park Village is the men’s universe.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
While Sheinbaum debuts on the Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women at No. 4, several would-be peers have fallen from the list’s ranks over the year: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, once No. 3, lost her bid for the American presidency and is, for now, on her way out of power.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Kravitz recently wrapped up her press tour for Blink Twice, a film that marked her directorial debut and starred Tatum, 44.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Also on the ground floor and making its debut at Highland Park Village is the men’s universe.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
It was also announced that Season 5 will debut Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, though no release pattern was shared.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
While Sheinbaum debuts on the Forbes list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women at No. 4, several would-be peers have fallen from the list’s ranks over the year: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, once No. 3, lost her bid for the American presidency and is, for now, on her way out of power.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debut. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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