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premiere

 

[ ˈpriːmɪər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

movie industry

The first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, or other production.

Synonyms

debut, first showing, opening night

Examples of usage

  • The movie premiere was attended by many celebrities.
  • The premiere of the new play received rave reviews.
Context #2 | Noun

TV industry

The first episode of a TV series or program.

Synonyms

first episode, season opener

Examples of usage

  • The season premiere of the show attracted a large audience.
  • I can't wait for the premiere of the new series.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To present or introduce for the first time.

Synonyms

introduce, launch, present

Examples of usage

  • The company will premiere its latest product at the trade show.
  • The band will premiere their new single at the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "premiere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estreia

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Premiere

🇮🇩 penayangan perdana

🇺🇦 прем'єра

🇵🇱 premiera

🇯🇵 初演 (しょえん)

🇫🇷 première

🇪🇸 estreno

🇹🇷 prömiyer

🇰🇷 첫 공연 (첫 상영)

🇸🇦 عرض أول

🇨🇿 premiéra

🇸🇰 premiéra

🇨🇳 首映 (shǒuyìng)

🇸🇮 premiera

🇮🇸 frumsýning

🇰🇿 премьера

🇬🇪 პრემიერა

🇦🇿 premera

🇲🇽 estreno

Etymology

The word 'premiere' originated from the French word 'premier', meaning first. It was first used in English in the early 18th century to refer to the first public performance of a play. Over time, the term expanded to include the first showing of films, TV episodes, and other productions. 'Premiere' has become synonymous with debut and first appearance in various entertainment industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,296, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.