debutante
1 synonym for debutante, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A young woman making her first formal appearance in society, traditionally at a ball.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use debutante
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a debutante ball
a society debutante
Etymology
From French débutante, the feminine form of a word meaning "one who is beginning."
Full origin of debutante →Frequently asked questions
What does “debutante” mean?
The word “debutante” means a young woman making her first formal appearance in society, traditionally at a ball. In plain terms, a young woman formally introduced into upper-class society, usually at a coming-out ball.
How do you pronounce “debutante”?
“Debutante” is pronounced dehb-yoo-TAHNT (/ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “debutante” in a sentence?
Here is “debutante” used in a sentence: “Debutantes in white gowns were presented at the annual ball.”
What part of speech is “debutante”?
“Debutante” is a noun.
Where does the word “debutante” come from?
The word “debutante” comes from French. From French débutante, the feminine form of a word meaning "one who is beginning.".
