noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
2. 2
   the first public performance of a play or movie wordnet
3. 3
   The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.
4. 4
   In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.
5. 5
   The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.

Verb

1. 1
   Of a film or play, to play for the first time. intransitive

   "The new film premieres this weekend."

2. 2
   perform a work for the first time wordnet
3. 3
   To present a film or play for the first time. transitive

   "The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week."

4. 4
   be performed for the first time wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   preceding all others in time wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

firstbe a gasbe a hitbenefitbillbomb

Antonyms

All antonyms

finale

Example

More examples

"I guarantee a huge audience for tonight's premiere."

Etymology

From French première (“first”).

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