premiere
n. countablen. the very first time a movie, play, or show is performed for an audience.
n. the first public performance or showing of a play, film, or musical work.
The actors are attending the premiere of their new movie tonight.
Fans waited outside the theater for hours to see the stars arrive for the world premiere.
Despite the technical glitches during the dress rehearsal, the premiere was a resounding success, earning a ten-minute standing ovation from the critics.
From French première (“first”).
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as in 'premiere night' or 'premiere screening'.
The movie will premiere next week.The movie premiere is next week.While 'premiere' can be a verb, learners often use it as a verb when they actually mean the noun event.