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debute

debute is the misspelling of debut.

Meaning of debut

Noun

debut (plural debuts)

  1. A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
    • 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.2011 April 11, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 3 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 02 Aug 2019
  2. (also, attributive) The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.
    • Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
  3. The first appearance of a debutante in society.
  4. (Philippines) The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.

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Questions about debute

What is debute the misspelling of?
Debute is the misspelling of debut.

Words near debute in the dictionary

  1. debutantes
  2. debutantism
  3. debutants
  4. debutard
  5. debutards
  6. debute
  7. debuted
  8. debuting
  9. debuts
  10. debutton
  11. debuttoned

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