debutante
/ˈdɛbjʊˌtɑnt/
noun
- A young woman from a wealthy or upper-class family who is formally introduced to society at a special event, traditionally at a debutante ball.
- The debutante wore a white gown for her formal introduction at the ball.
- Her grandmother had also been a debutante in the same city decades earlier.
- Many debutantes spend months preparing for their society debut.
- A young woman who is making her first appearance or starting a new role in a particular field or activity.
- The debutante author signed copies of her first novel at the bookstore.
- The young actress was a debutante at the film festival, nervous but excited.
- As a debutante in the world of professional tennis, she lost her first match but gained valuable experience.
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