premier

The most important or among the best in a particular area.

• This is the city’s premier hotel.
• The festival became a premier event for young musicians.
• They train at one of the country’s premier sports centres.

Similar words: leading, top, foremost

Common phrases: premier destination, premier event, premier hotel

The leader of a national, state, or provincial government.

• The premier spoke to reporters.
• The province elected a new premier last year.
• Several former premiers attended the ceremony.

Similar words: prime minister, head of government

Common phrases: provincial premier, state premier, the new premier

To show or perform something publicly for the first time.

• They will premier the play tonight.
• The studio premiered its new film at the festival.
• The orchestra premiered her latest work last spring.

Similar words: premiere, debut

Common phrases: premier a film, premier a play, premier at something