the act of beginning something new; they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

[ Syn: introduction , first appearance , launching , unveiling , entry ]

the presentation of a debutante in society

present for the first time to the public; The band debuts a new song or two each month'

appear for the first time in public; The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out'

make one's debut; This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera'