premiere
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a…The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
» Layla couldn't wait for the movie premiere.
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4 sensesThe first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
Premiere, Uraufführung, Erstaufführung
премье́раpremʹjéra
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.
The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.
- the first public performance of a play or movie
Examples
14 sentencesLayla couldn't wait for the movie premiere.
I guarantee a huge audience for tonight's premiere.
Gustavo went to the movie premiere last night.
At the premiere, Tom met with fans and signed autographs.
The queue for the theme park attraction was shorter than for the movie premiere.
Translations
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Origin
From French première (“first”).From French première (“first”).
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Forms
plural: premieresAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsSee also
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