Etymology 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.
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A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
Liverpool's performance - despite a defensive injury crisis that saw a promising debut for teenage academy graduate John Flanagan - was a resounding advert for Kenny Dalglish to be given the manager's job on a permanent basis.2011 April 11, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 3 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 02 Aug 2019:
Hulking defenceman Gudbranson, who came to Vancouver in a trade with the Florida Panthers last May, scored in his debut for the Canucks.2016 September 29, Jason Keller, “Eberle-McDavid-Lucic line debuts in Oilers pre-season loss to Canucks”, in CBC, archived from the original on 04 Apr 2023:
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Also The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.
Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
their long-anticipated debut album
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The first appearance of a debutante in society.
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Philippines The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.
Etymology 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.
Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.
He recently debuted a preview of his cover of Cher’s 1998 hit “Believe” on his official Instagram account.2019 June 27, Lisa Respers France, “Country star Jake Owen claps back at anti-LGBTQ commenter”, in CNN:
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To make one's initial formal appearance.
Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.
The nine-car electric unit debuted on the 0630 Newcastle-London King's Cross.2020 April 8, “Fleet News: News in Brief”, in RAIL, page 29: