deb·u·tante (d b y -tänt , d by -)n. A young woman making a formal debut into society. [French débutante, feminine present participle of débuter, to begin; see debut.] |
debutante [ˈdɛbjʊˌtɑːnt -ˌtænt]
n
1. a young woman of upper-class background who is presented to society, usually at a formal ball
2. a girl or young woman regarded as being upper-class, wealthy, and of a frivolous or snobbish social set
[from French, from débuter to lead off in a game, make one's first appearance; see debut]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  debutante - a young woman making her debut into societyadult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" |
Translations
debutante [ˈdɛbjʊtɑːnt] n → débutante f
debut appearance n [actor, player] → première apparition f
debut single n [singer, group] → premier single m
debut appearance n [actor, player] → première apparition f
debut single n [singer, group] → premier single m
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