debutante — a young woman making her formal entrance into society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a young woman making her formal entrance into society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdebjʊtɑːnt/
Korean meaning: 사교계에 정식으로 데뷔하는 젊은 여성
Korean pronunciation: **데**뷰탄트
Example Sentences
- The nervous debutante practiced her curtsy for the hundredth time before the grand ball.
- Unlike traditional debutantes, she announced her debut on Instagram instead of at a fancy ball.
- The modern debutante chose to volunteer at a charity instead of attending cotillion classes.
debutante
NOUN//ˈdebjʊtɑːnt//
a young woman making her formal entrance into society
a young woman in a pristine white ball gown gracefully curtseys while being formally presented to the gathered elite. Her posture is perfect as she holds the hem of her dress delicately. An elderly woman in formal attire announces her entrance with a raised hand gesture. The distinguished guests in evening wear turn their attention toward the young woman with approving smiles. Other debutantes wait nearby in similar white gowns for their own presentations. a young woman making her formal entrance into society
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From French 'débutante,' derived from the verb 'débuter' meaning 'to begin' or 'to start.' Originally referred to a female performer making her first stage appearance, but later evolved to describe young upper-class women making their formal entrance into high society.
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“The nervous debutante practiced her curtsy for the hundredth time before the grand ball.”
“Unlike traditional debutantes, she announced her debut on Instagram instead of at a fancy ball.”
“The modern debutante chose to volunteer at a charity instead of attending cotillion classes.”
“The wealthy debutante's coming-out party cost more than most people's weddings.”
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