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
Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
From April 2025, MSC World America makes its debut in Miami.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In December, the athlete was named Footwear News’ Style Influencer of the Year, and will debut a signature Reebok shoe as part of a multiyear deal with the sportswear brand.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Knights also saw the return of guards Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams, who were making their season debuts.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
From April 2025, MSC World America makes its debut in Miami.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
New Chase lounges in Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles are slated to debut in 2025, all with NA beverages on the menu.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In December, the athlete was named Footwear News’ Style Influencer of the Year, and will debut a signature Reebok shoe as part of a multiyear deal with the sportswear brand.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debut. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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