variants
or less commonly début
1
: a first appearance
made her singing debut
the writer's debut novel
2
: a formal entrance into society
in honor of their daughter's debut
debuted; debuting; debuts
: to make a first appearance or a formal entrance into society : to make a debut
: to present to the public for the first time : introduce
debut a new product
Examples of debut in a Sentence
Noun
my debut as a pianist
He made his singing debut at a very young age.
She is making her television debut.
Verb
The singer debuted 10 years ago, at the age of 15.
The car debuted 30 years ago.
The computer will soon be debuting in stores across the country.
The network debuts a new sitcom tonight.
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Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While Levack adopts the shape and form and feel of a rom-com or a coming-of-age comedy, the specificity of her story lends her sophomore debut real gravitas.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The second season of Peacemaker debuted in New York on Wednesday night, and James Gunn came ready to drop some hints on the show’s role in the future of the DC Universe.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Love Island reunion hosts Andy Cohen, known for hosting all kinds of Bravo reunions, is making his debut in the Love Island world.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While Levack adopts the shape and form and feel of a rom-com or a coming-of-age comedy, the specificity of her story lends her sophomore debut real gravitas.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
From 16th-century foundations to boutique hotel, Casa Carolina has debuted in in the heart of Cartagena’s colonial-era Walled City as the perfect mix of modern amenities and breathtaking history.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The second season of Peacemaker debuted in New York on Wednesday night, and James Gunn came ready to drop some hints on the show’s role in the future of the DC Universe.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Debut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/debut. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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