Debutante — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt/ deb·u·tante

Meaning & Definition of Debutante

Debutante (noun)

  1. one making a debut, debutant; especially, a young woman making her formal entrance into society

Debutante (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young upper-class woman who has begun going to special parties where she will meet and be seen by other people from the upper class

    "The invitation-only event is a prized ticket for the city's debutantes."

    similar: deb, ingenue, damsel, demoiselle, girl, maid, maiden, miss, virgin, bird (chiefly British), chit, filly, lass, lassie, sheila (Australian & New Zealand), sister, colleen, mademoiselle, senhorita, senorita

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Debutante

The most common words with a similar meaning to Debutante:

Chiefly British: bird
Australian & New Zealand: sheila
deb, ingenue, damsel, demoiselle, girl, maid, maiden, miss, virgin, chit, filly, lass, lassie, sister, colleen, mademoiselle, senhorita, senorita

Origin & Etymology of Debutante

French débutante, feminine of débutant see debutant

First known use: 1801

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Debutante

Frequently Asked Questions about Debutante

What does "Debutante" mean?

"Debutante" means one making a debut, debutant; especially, a young woman making her formal entrance into society. As a noun, it is defined as: one making a debut, debutant; especially, a young woman making her formal entrance into society.

What is another word for "Debutante"?

Other words for "Debutante" include deb, ingenue, damsel, demoiselle, girl, maid, maiden and miss. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Debutante" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Debutante"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Debutante". Common alternatives include deb, ingenue, damsel, demoiselle, girl, maid, maiden, miss, virgin and bird.

How do you use "Debutante" in a sentence?

Examples of "Debutante" in a sentence: "The invitation-only event is a prized ticket for the city's debutantes.".

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

"Debutante" is a noun.

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

As a C2-level word, "Debutante" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Debutante"?

"Debutante" is pronounced /ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt/ and divided into syllables as deb·u·tante.

What is the origin of the word "Debutante"?

"Debutante" comes from French débutante, feminine of débutant see debutant. First known use: 1801.