debut
part of speech
noun (a debut, debuts); verb (debut, debuts, debuted, debuting)
meaning for a pupil
1) The first time someone performs or appears in public, such as a singer's first concert or a player's first game. tree →
2) The first time a new product, show or film is shown to the public. tree →
3) (verb) To appear or be shown for the first time. tree →
sense in the lessons
In sport and music news, a «debut» tells the reader it is someone's first big appearance: «made his debut for England». In stories it marks a nervous, exciting first time. Phrases: «make your debut», «debut album», «debut match», «a stunning debut».
examples
- She made her debut in the school play last night. tree →
- The young striker scored on his debut. tree →
- The band's debut album came out in spring. tree →
- The new game debuts next week. tree →
- It was the dog's debut at the agility show. tree →
- His debut for the national team was a great success. tree →
- The film debuted in cinemas on Friday. tree →
note
Pronounced «DAY-byoo»; the «t» is silent, because the word comes from French. Can be written «début». As a verb it is newer and some people prefer «make a debut». Countable noun.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «debut» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.