premiere
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1 first public showing (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Theatrethe first time a movie, play, or musical piece is shown to an audience.
the first public performance or exhibition of a theatrical, cinematic, or musical work.
ExampleThe actors walked the red carpet at the world premiere of their new movie.
ExampleThe director expressed immense relief after the world premiere received a standing ovation from the notoriously critical festival audience.
UsageOften used with 'world' to indicate the very first showing globally.
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2 TV episode (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe first episode of a new television series or a new season.
the initial broadcast of a television series or a specific season of a programme.
ExampleMillions of fans tuned in for the season premiere of the popular drama.
ExampleNetwork executives were delighted when the series premiere broke viewership records for the Sunday night time slot.
UsageCommonly paired with 'season' or 'series'.
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3 to show for the first time (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto show a movie or play to the public for the first time.
to present a creative work for its first public performance; can be used with or without a direct object.
ExampleThe documentary will premiere at the film festival next month.
ExampleThe studio decided to premiere the blockbuster simultaneously in theatres and on its digital streaming platform to maximise global reach.
UsageAs a verb, it functions both transitively (the studio premiered the film) and intransitively (the film premiered).
From French première (“first”).