premiere

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈmɪɚ/

noun · verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The first public performance or showing of a film or play.

  2. 02

    verb

    To show or perform something publicly for the first time.

Examples

  • At the premiere, Tom met with fans and signed autographs.

  • I guarantee a huge audience for tonight's premiere.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /-ˈmiɚ/
  • /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.

  2. The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.

  3. The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

More examples

In context

  • The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week.

  • The new film premieres this weekend.

Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From French première (“first”).