debut Meaning & Definition
What Does Debut Mean?
Debut is a noun that means a first appearance. It can also mean a formal entrance into society. As a verb, it means to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society.
Quick Facts About Debut
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdā-ˌbyü/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | entry, unveiling and launching |
| Plural | debuts |
| Verb forms | debuts, debuting, debuted |
Debut Definition (Noun)
- a first appearance
made her singing debut / the writer's debut novel
- a formal entrance into society
in honor of their daughter's debut
Debut as a Verb
- 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
Synonyms of Debut
Debut synonyms and antonyms →Debut in a Sentence
Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
their long-anticipated debut album
Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.
Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.
made her singing debut
the writer's debut novel
in honor of their daughter's debut
debut a new product
He made his singing debut at a very young age.
She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.
made her singing debut / the writer's debut novel
Word Forms & Grammar
debut
debuts
début
de·buted
de·but·ing
de·buts
debuted
debuting
debut (plural debuts)
debut (third-person singular simple present debuts, present participle debuting, simple past and past participle debuted)
Words That Rhyme With Debut
Origin of Debut
Origin 1: French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal butt:2
Origin 2: see debut:1
Origin 3: Borrowed from French début, from Middle French, derivative of débuter (“to move, begin”), from dé- + but (“mark, goal”), from Old French but (“aim, goal, end, target”), from Old French butte (“mound, knoll, target”), from Frankish *but (“stump, log”), or from Old Norse bútr (“log, stump, butt”); both from Proto-Germanic *butą (“end, piece”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰewd- (“to beat, push”). Cognate with Old English butt (“tree stump”). More at butt. The Philippine sense is influenced by Spanish debut.
First Known Use
1751
1830i
How to Pronounce Debut
You say debut as /ˈdā-ˌbyü/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dā).
Debut: Your Questions Answered
Is debut a noun or a verb?
Debut is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for debut?
Words with a similar meaning to debut include entry, unveiling and launching. See the full list of debut synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of debut?
The plural of debut is debuts.
What is the past tense of debut?
The past tense of debut is debuted. The present participle is debuting.