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premiere.

The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹəˈmɪɚ/General-American/pɹɪ-/General-American/-ˈmiɚ/General-American/ˈpɹɛmjɛə/UK
  1. The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

  2. The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.

  3. In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.

  4. The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.

Where this word comes from

From French première (“first”).

verb/pɹəˈmɪɚ/General-American/pɹɪ-/General-American/-ˈmiɚ/General-American/ˈpɹɛmjɛə/UK
  1. Of a film or play, to play for the first time.

    intransitive
    The new film premieres this weekend.
  2. To present a film or play for the first time.

    transitive
    The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week.
Where this word comes from

From French première (“first”).

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