First Known Use: 1768
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1premiere
adjective pre·miere \pri-ˈmyer, -ˈmir, -ˈmē-ər; ˌpri-mē-ˈer\
Definition of PREMIERE
: premier
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Origin of PREMIERE
alteration of 1premier
Rhymes with PREMIERE
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2premiere
noun \same as 1premiere\
: the first time a film, play, television show, etc., is shown or performed
Full Definition of PREMIERE
1
: a first performance or exhibition <the premiere of a play>
2
: the chief actress of a theatrical cast
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Variants of PREMIERE
premiere also pre·mière \same as 1premiere\
Origin of PREMIERE
French première, from feminine of premier first
First Known Use: 1889
Other Performing Arts Terms
3premiere
verb \same as 1premiere\
of a movie, play, television show, etc. : to be shown or performed for the first time
: to show or perform (a movie, play, television show, etc.) for the first time
premiered also pre·mièredpre·mier·ing also pre·mièr·ing
Full Definition of PREMIERE
transitive verb
: to give a first public performance of
intransitive verb
1
: to have a first public performance
2
: to appear for the first time as a star performer
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Variants of PREMIERE
premiere also pre·mière or pre·mier \same as 1premiere\
First Known Use of PREMIERE
1933
Other Performing Arts Terms
PREMIERE[1] Defined for Kids
1premiere
noun pre·miere \pri-ˈmyer, -ˈmir\
Definition of PREMIERE for Kids
: a first showing or performance
2premiere
verb
pre·mieredpre·mier·ing
Definition of PREMIERE for Kids
: to have a first showing or performance <The movie premieres next week.>
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