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debuts

UK/ˈdɛbjuːz//deɪˈbjuːz/

debuts is the plural of debut.

debuts is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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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Phrases with debuts

Questions about debuts

What is debuts the plural of?
Debuts is the plural of debut.
How do you pronounce debuts?
Debuts is pronounced /ˈdɛbjuːz/ (UK).

Words near debuts in the dictionary

  1. debutard
  2. debutards
  3. debute
  4. debuted
  5. debuting
  6. debuts
  7. debutton
  8. debuttoned
  9. debuttoning
  10. debuttons
  11. debutyration

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