noun
debutante
dehb-yoo-TAHNT
Debutante (noun) means a young woman making her first formal appearance in society, traditionally at a ball. Example: “Debutantes in white gowns were presented at the annual ball.”
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A young woman making her first formal appearance in society, traditionally at a ball.
"Debutantes in white gowns were presented at the annual ball."
How to use debutante
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA young woman formally introduced into upper-class society, usually at a coming-out ball.
Common pairings
a debutante ball
a society debutante
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Word forms
- Plural
- debutantes
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Etymology
From French débutante, the feminine form of a word meaning "one who is beginning."
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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.".
