premiere

English

/pɹəˈmɪɚ/, /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/

noun
Definitions
  • The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
  • The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.
  • In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.
  • The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.

Etymology

Derived from French première (first).

Origin

French

première

Gloss

first

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