The Open Dictionary

debut

noun

UK/ˈdeɪ.bju/
US/ˈdeɪ.bju/

Definitions of debut noun

  1. C1Countable

    The first occasion when a person performs or presents something to the public.

    • Her performance in 'The Nutcracker' marked her debut as a professional ballet dancer.

    • The singer debuted in a small club before rapidly rising to fame.

    • The band's debut album hit the top of the charts upon its release.

verb

UK/ˈdeɪ.bju/
US/ˈdeɪ.bju/

Definitions of debut verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep

    To perform or appear in public for the first time; to be shown or introduced to the public for the first time.

    • The play debuted in London's West End to rave reviews.

    • The company recently debuted a brand new smartphone.

    • The artist's new installation debuted at the local art museum.