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Premiere

//pɹəˈmɪɚ// noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    preceding all others in time wordnet
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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French première (“first”).

Etymology 2

From French première (“first”).

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