Meaning & use

premiere

noun·Academic

The first public performance or showing of a play, film, or other artistic work.

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Fans lined up for hours before the premiere of the highly anticipated film.

The orchestra held its premiere of the new symphony to a full concert hall.

A note on using this word

Premiere can also be used as a verb, as in 'the film premieres next Friday,' though some style guides still prefer 'debut.'

Words with a similar meaning

debutopening

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To be shown or performed in public for the first time.

The documentary premieres next month at a major international film festival.

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