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premiere

USpruh-MEER/pɹəˈmɪɚ/UKPREM-yair/ˈpɹɛmjɛə/

Pluralpremieres

Verbpremieres, premiering, premiered

6 meanings of premiere

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    The first time a new movie, play, or show is shown to people, often with famous guests.

    We saw the actors walk the red carpet at the movie premiere.

    The school play's premiere is on Friday night.

    Similardebut, opening

  2. 2
    verbintransitive
    Of a movie or play, to be shown for the first time.

    The new animated movie will premiere in theaters next Friday.

    Her play premiered at a small theater downtown.

    Similardebut, open

  3. 3
    nouncountable
    The first episode of a TV show or of a new season.

    We stayed up late to watch the season premiere of our favorite show.

    The show's premiere got so many viewers that the network ordered more episodes.

    Similardebut, opener

    Oppositefinale

  4. 4
    verbtransitive
    To show a new movie or play to people for the first time.

    The drama club will premiere a play written by students.

    The movie theater premiered the film with a big party.

    Similardebut, unveil, launch

Less common meanings

  1. 5
    noun
    In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.
  2. 6
    noun
    The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.

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Origin

It comes from the French word première, meaning “first”.