premiere
Premiere (noun) means the first public showing of a film, play, or other performance. Example: “Celebrities walked the red carpet at the film's premiere.”
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.
Don't confuse with "premier," which means top-ranking or refers to a political leader.
Word forms
premiered past tense, premieres plural, premieres singular
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Celebrities walked the red carpet at the film's _____.
Etymology
From French première ("first").
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Rhymes for premiere
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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.