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noun (plural pre·mieres) |
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1. first public performance: the first public performance or showing of something such as a play or movie
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2. leading woman actor: the principal woman performer in a theatrical company
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verb (past and past participle pre·miered, present participle pre·mier·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·mieres) |
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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.
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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.
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adjective |
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best or most important: first in importance, quality, or size
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| [Mid-20th century. < French, feminine form of premier "foremost" (see premier)] |
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