noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society.
2. 2
   a young woman making her debut into society wordnet
3. 3
   A female debutant, especially in sport and entertainment.

Synonyms

All synonyms

debarbiter of fashionbeau brummelclotheshorseclubmanclubwoman

Etymology

From French débutante.

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