debut
Translation
debut, first appearance
Examples
The actress made her debut in that film.
The actress made her debut in that film.
The band's debut album was a success.
The band's debut album was a success.
Grammar Patterns
to make one's debut to appear publicly for the first time The singer will make her debut next month.
a debut album/film/performance the first album/film/performance Their debut album was a hit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: launch, premiere, first appearance
Etymology
From French 'début' (a beginning), originally a term in games meaning 'to play first'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'the but' or end-point of a new beginning. The 't' is often silent, as in French.