debut

Someone’s first public appearance, or the first public performance or presentation of something.

• The actor made his debut last year.
• Her stage debut attracted excellent reviews.
• The film’s debut at the festival was a success.

How to use it: make your debut in/as something (She made her debut as a singer at sixteen.)

Similar words: first appearance, premiere

Common phrases: make a debut, stage debut, professional debut

To appear, perform, or be shown to the public for the first time.

• The new show debuts tonight.
• She debuted as a singer last summer.
• The company will debut its new car at the exhibition.

How to use it: debut as something (He debuted as a director in 2019.); debut in something (She debuted in a small local theatre.)

Similar words: appear for the first time, introduce

Common phrases: debut as something, debut in something, debut a film