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premiere

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹɛˈmɪɹ// UK //pɹˌɛmiˈeə// pre·miere

n. 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.


SIMPLE

The actors are attending the premiere of their new movie tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

Fans waited outside the theater for hours to see the stars arrive for the world premiere.

COMPLEX

Despite the technical glitches during the dress rehearsal, the premiere was a resounding success, earning a ten-minute standing ovation from the critics.

Synonyms
Origin

From French première (“first”).

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as in 'premiere night' or 'premiere screening'.

Pitfall

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.

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