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premiere

pre·miere [ pri mr ]


noun  (plural pre·mieres)
Definition:
 
1. first public performance: the first public performance or showing of something such as a play or movie

2. leading woman actor: the principal woman performer in a theatrical company



verb  (past and past participle pre·miered, present participle pre·mier·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·mieres)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb present or be presented as premiere: to perform, show, or broadcast a play, movie, or similar piece of work publicly for the first time, or be publicly performed for the first time
The play premiered in New York.

2. intransitive verb give first public performance: to appear on stage or screen for the first time, especially in a leading role
Not many young performers get to premiere on Broadway.



adjective 
Definition:
 
best or most important: first in importance, quality, or size

[Mid-20th century. < French, feminine form of premier "foremost" (see premier)]
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