English · Word Candidate

debut

/ˈdɛbjuː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: debuts · debuting · debuted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lần trình diễn đầu tiên của một nghệ sĩ trước công chúng

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Noun

Examples

Liverpool's performance - despite a defensive injury crisis that saw a promising debut for teenage academy graduate John Flanagan - was a resounding advert for Kenny Dalglish to be given the manager's job on a permanent basis.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lần trình diễn công khai đầu tiên của một vở kịch, phim, opera, bản nhạc, vũ đạo

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Noun

Examples

Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To formally introduce, as to the public.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giới thiệu chính thức với công chúng

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make one's initial formal appearance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xuất hiện chính thức lần đầu

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Verb

Examples

Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “debut” mean?

A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.

Is “debut” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.