noun
Common
premiere
PREHM-yeh-uh
Premiere (noun) means the first public showing of a film, play, or other performance. Example: “We queued for hours to get tickets for the opening night premiere.”
noun
1
The first public showing of a film, play, or other performance.
"We queued for hours to get tickets for the opening night premiere."
"Celebrities walked the red carpet at the film's premiere."
"The show's season premiere drew record ratings."
verb
1
To be shown or performed publicly for the first time.
"The new play premieres in London this autumn."
"Her short film premiered at a small cinema near the university."
"The documentary will premiere at the festival next month."
How to use premiere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe very first public showing of something, usually a film or show, or the act of showing it for the first time.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "premier," which means top-ranking or refers to a political leader.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
world premiere
season premiere
movie premiere
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Word forms
- Plural
- premieres
- Third person singular
- premieres
- Past tense
- premiered
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Etymology
From French première ("first").
Synonyms
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What does “premiere” mean?
The word “premiere” means the first public showing of a film, play, or other performance. In plain terms, the very first public showing of something, usually a film or show, or the act of showing it for the first time.
How do you pronounce “premiere”?
“Premiere” is pronounced PREHM-yeh-uh (/pɹəˈmɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “premiere” in a sentence?
Here is “premiere” used in a sentence: “Celebrities walked the red carpet at the film's premiere.”
What is the opposite of “premiere”?
The opposite of “premiere” — its antonyms — is finale.
What part of speech is “premiere”?
Depending on how it is used, “premiere” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “premiere” come from?
The word “premiere” comes from French. From French première ("first").
Is “premiere” a common word?
“Premiere” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “premiere” have?
“Premiere” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the first public showing of a film, play, or other performance.
What is the difference between 'premiere' and 'premier'?
'Premiere' with a final e is the first public showing of a film, play, or performance, or the act of showing it for the first time. 'Premier' without the final e means first in importance, or is a title for a head of government such as a prime minister.
What is the difference between a 'premiere' and a 'finale'?
A premiere is the first public showing of a film, play, or performance, marking its debut. A finale is the final part or concluding performance, so the premiere opens a run and the finale closes it.
When is 'premiere' used as a verb?
As a verb, 'premiere' means to be shown or performed publicly for the first time, as in 'the film premieres tonight.' It can describe both the work being shown and, more loosely, a performer's first appearance.
What is the difference between a 'premiere' and a 'debut'?
A premiere is specifically the first public showing of a film, play, or performance. A debut is broader and refers to any first public appearance, such as a performer's, an athlete's, or a product's first outing.
