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premierethe first performance of a musical or theatrical work or film

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or film

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈmɪr/

Korean meaning: 영화, 연극, 음악 작품의 첫 공연, 초연

Korean pronunciation: 프리**미어**

Example Sentences

  • The actress wore a $10,000 dress to the premiere, only to spill popcorn on it during the movie.
  • Our company will premiere its new product at the international trade show.
  • The chef's premiere restaurant serves dishes so expensive that customers need to take out a loan just for dessert.

premiere

NOUN

//prɪˈmɪr//

the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or film

premiere concept
💡 Concept

A premiere theatrical performance unfolds with actors and audience celebrating opening night

premiere rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the premiere, the stage glows bright with a dream and cheer — the first performance brings joy that makes everyone sincere

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈmɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpremɪeə/

🌳Etymology

Rootprem-
Suffix--iere

Origin

From French 'première', the feminine form of 'premier' meaning 'first'. Ultimately derived from Latin 'primarius' meaning 'of first importance'.

🎵Rhyme

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career
sincere
appear
unclear

🔗Collocations

movie premiere
world premiere
premiere performance
premiere episode
red carpet premiere
premiere date

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The actress wore a $10,000 dress to the premiere, only to spill popcorn on it during the movie.

Our company will premiere its new product at the international trade show.

😄 Fun example

The chef's premiere restaurant serves dishes so expensive that customers need to take out a loan just for dessert.

The documentary will premiere on national television next week.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

debutopeninglaunchfirst showinginaugural

Antonyms

finaleconclusionending

Related

cinematheaterperformancedebutopening nightscreening

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