noun
premiere
PREHM-yeh-uh
noun
1
The first public showing of a film, play, or other performance.
"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 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
Word Forms
premiered past tense, premieres plural, premieres singular
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Etymology
From French première ("first").