noun
Uncommon
deb
dehb
Deb (noun) means informal short form of "debutante" — a young woman making her first formal appearance in society. Example: “She was presented as a deb at the winter ball.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "debutante" — a young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
"She was presented as a deb at the winter ball."
2
A debutante ball itself.
""When I met him at my deb, I fell for him. Wanted nothing more than to marry him. That it happened, even after all those years, felt as if the stars had finally aligned.""
— Gian Sardar, You Were Here (2017)
"They spent months preparing for the deb."
How to use deb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual short word for a debutante, or her coming-out ball.
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Etymology
A clipping of "debutante" or "debut."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “deb” mean?
The word “deb” means informal short form of "debutante" — a young woman making her first formal appearance in society. In plain terms, casual short word for a debutante, or her coming-out ball.
How do you pronounce “deb”?
“Deb” is pronounced dehb (/dɛb/ in IPA).
How do you use “deb” in a sentence?
Here is “deb” used in a sentence: “She was presented as a deb at the winter ball.”
What part of speech is “deb”?
“Deb” is a noun.
Is “deb” a common word?
“Deb” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deb” have?
“Deb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "debutante" — a young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
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