debut

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: introductionfirst appearancelaunchingunveilingentry

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the act of beginning something new“they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”Synonyms: introductionfirst appearancelaunchingunveilingentry
  2. the presentation of a debutante in society

Verb (3)

  1. present for the first time to the public“The band debuts a new song or two each month”
  2. appear for the first time in public“The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out”
  3. make one's debut“This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

D'ebut \D['e]`but"\, n. [F. d['e]but, prop., the first cast or throw at play, fr. but aim, mark. See Butt an end.] A beginning or first attempt; hence, a first appearance before the public, as of an actor or public speaker. Debutant
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