debut: meaning and words from its letters
5 letters · 8 letter points · starts with D · ends with T
Meaning of debut
noun
A performer's first performance to the public, in sport, the arts or some other area.
- also, attributive
The first public presentation of a theatrical play, motion picture, opera, musical composition, dance, or other performing arts piece.
Example: Since making its debut two years ago, the program has gained cult status.
The first appearance of a debutante in society.
- Philippines
The coming-of-age celebration of a woman's eighteenth birthday.
Listed forms: debuts.
Source: Wiktionary — debut.
verb
- US, transitive
To formally introduce, as to the public.
Example: Amalgamated Software Systems debuted release 3.2 in Spring of 2004.
- intransitive
To make one's initial formal appearance.
Example: Release 3.2 debuted to mixed reviews in Spring of 2004.
Listed forms: debuts, debuting, debuted.
Source: Wiktionary — debut.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for debut.
noun
the act of beginning something new
- introduction
- first appearance
- launching
- unveiling
- entry
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is debut in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of debut
D(2) + E(1) + B(3) + U(1) + T(1) = 8 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of debut
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from debut
18 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in debut. Showing up to 24, longest first.