debut — a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
Pronunciation (IPA): /deɪˈbju/
Example Sentences
- His cooking show debut was a disaster - he burned water!
- The new electric car will debut at the auto show next week.
- She made her Broadway debut in a musical about dancing vegetables.
debut
NOUN[/deɪˈbju/]
a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
The curtain rises — her debut is the moment everything she practiced becomes real.
On her debut DAY, someone yelled BOO — but she didn't flinch. (DAY + BOO → The DAY someone BOOs you for the first time → = your debut)
Her debut brings a new view!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'début', which combines the prefix 'de-' (beginning) and 'but' (target or goal). Originally, it metaphorically referenced the moment of launching an arrow from a bow, symbolizing the commencement of an action or performance.
Breakdown
de- (beginning, starting) + but (target, goal, aim). The combined form literally suggests 'starting toward a target,' metaphorically extending to mean 'first appearance' or 'initial performance.'
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📝Examples
“His cooking show debut was a disaster - he burned water!”
“The new electric car will debut at the auto show next week.”
“She made her Broadway debut in a musical about dancing vegetables.”
“The author's debut novel became an instant bestseller.”
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