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Debut

UK /["/ˈdeɪbjuː//ˈdebjuː/"]/US /["/deɪˈbjuː/"]/

Definition

the first public appearance of a performer or sports player

In simple words: The first appearance of someone or something.

Examples

  • He will **make his debut** for the first team this week.
  • the band’s debut album
  • She’s making her New York debut at Carnegie Hall.

Usage notes

Use 'debut' when talking about someone's first performance or showing, especially in entertainment. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but tends to be more common in reviews or official announcements.

Grammar pattern

debut + as + role

Memory hint

Think 'day-bew!' — imagine a big day when someone makes their first appearance.

Collocations

  • debut album
  • debut performance
  • debut film
  • debutante ball
  • debut role

Synonyms

  • premiere
  • launch
  • introduction
  • first appearance
  • opening

Antonyms

  • finale
  • retirement

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'debit'; they are not related.
  • Using 'debut' for non-performance contexts when it's unnecessary.
  • Saying 'debuting' when referring to multiple people instead of 'debuts'.