/ Dictionary / Index D debut: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•but Pronunciation: (dā-by', di-, dā'by, deb'y), [key] — n. a first public appearance on a stage, on television, etc. the first appearance of something, as a new product. (of a young woman) a formal introduction and entrance into society, as at an annual ball. the beginning of a profession, career, etc. —v.i. to make a debut, as in society or in a performing art: She decided to debut with several other violinists. to appear for the first time, as on the market: A new product will debut next month. —v.t. to perform (something) for the first time before an audience: He didn't know when the orchestra would debut his new symphony. to place on the market for the first time; introduce. —adj. of, pertaining to, or constituting a first appearance: a debut performance; a debut record album. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: debut (Thesaurus) Debussy debutant Related Content Daily Word Quiz: soporific Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language