debutant

noun

deb·​u·​tant ˈde-byu̇-ˌtänt 

: one making a debut (see debut entry 1)

Examples of debutant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And that gap only got bigger in FP2, with the four-time world champion down in seventh, six tenths off the pace, and slower than F1 debutant Isak Hadjar in Red Bull's sister team, Racing Bulls. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025

Directed by debutant Shauna Gauatam, the romantic film recorded 3.9 million views and 7.8 million watch-hours on Netflix in its debut week. —Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Now the 12-5 prospect will look to claim his maiden UFC win against noted debutant Vanderford in their short-notice catchweight matchup in Seattle. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025

Published on February 3, 2025 By Julia Zaltzman Alia Yachts The Monaco Yacht Show brought size, style, and debutants to the French Riviera, but the 148-foot San, built by Alia Yachts, introduced a whole new superyacht layout. —Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French débutant, from present participle of débuter

First Known Use

circa 1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for debutant

• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant
• avant
• croissant
• detente
• entente
• savant
• storefront