Debut — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdā-ˌbyü/ de·but

Meaning & Definition of Debut

Debut (noun)

  1. a first appearance
  2. a formal entrance into society

Debut (verb)

  1. to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society, to make a debut
  2. to present to the public for the first time, introduce

Debut (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public

    "He made his singing debut at a very young age."

    "She is making her television debut in the new sitcom."

    similar: advent, appearance, arrival, emergence, premiere, alpha, baseline, beginning, birth, commencement, dawn, day one, genesis, get-go, inception, incipience, incipiency, kickoff, launch, morning, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold, dawning, opening, drawing board, first base, ground zero, square one, creation, founding, inauguration, initiation, institution, origination, cradle, fountain, fountainhead, germ, origin, root, seedbed, source, spring, well, wellspring
    opposite: cessation, closing, closure, completion, finale, finish, period, stop, termination, windup, close, conclusion, end, ending, omega

Debut (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in dawn

    similar: dawn, arrive, come, arise, blossom, bob (up), break, break out, crop (up), emerge, erupt, issue, outcrop, rise, shoot (up), spring (up), surface, bulk, loom, happen, occur, reappear, resurface, rematerialize, appear, come out, materialize, show, show up, turn up, unfold
    opposite: clear, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, go (away), melt (away), vanish, depart, leave, retire, withdraw

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Debut

The most common words with a similar meaning to Debut:

advent, appearance, arrival, emergence, premiere, alpha, baseline, beginning, birth, commencement, dawn, day one, genesis, get-go, inception, incipience, incipiency, kickoff, launch, morning, nascence, nascency, onset, outset, start, threshold, dawning, opening, drawing board, first base, ground zero, square one, creation, founding, inauguration, initiation, institution, origination, cradle, fountain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Debut

Words with the opposite meaning of Debut:

cessation, closing, closure, completion, finale, finish, period, stop, termination, windup, close, conclusion, end, ending, omega, clear, disappear, dissolve, evanesce, evaporate, fade, go (away), melt (away), vanish, depart, leave, retire, withdraw

Word Forms of Debut

Inflections: debuted, debuting, debuts

Origin & Etymology of Debut

French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal butt:2

First known use: 1751

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Debut

Frequently Asked Questions about Debut

What does "Debut" mean?

"Debut" means a first appearance. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a first appearance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Debut"?

Other words for "Debut" include advent, appearance, arrival, emergence, premiere, alpha, baseline and beginning. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Debut" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Debut"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Debut". Common alternatives include advent, appearance, arrival, emergence, premiere, alpha, baseline, beginning, birth and commencement.

What is the opposite of "Debut"?

Antonyms of "Debut" include cessation, closing, closure, completion, finale, finish, period and stop.

How do you use "Debut" in a sentence?

Examples of "Debut" in a sentence: "He made his singing debut at a very young age."; "She is making her television debut in the new sitcom.".

Is "Debut" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Debut" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Debut" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Debut" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Debut"?

"Debut" is pronounced /ˈdā-ˌbyü/ and divided into syllables as de·but.