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Added 30 September 2026

premiere

/pɹəˈmɪɚ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about premiere at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.
In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.

verb

Of a film or play, to play for the first time.
The new film premieres this weekend.
To present a film or play for the first time.
The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week.

Origin

From French première (“first”).

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