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1. • • A debutante, also spelled débutante (/ ˈdɛbjʊtɑːnt / DEB-yuu-tahnt; from French: débutante [debytɑ̃t], 'female beginner'), or deb is a young woman of aristocratic or upper-class family background who has reached maturity and is presented to society at a formal "debut" (UK: / ˈdeɪbjuː, ˈdɛbjuː / DAY-bew, DEB-yoo, US: / deɪˈbjuː / day-BEW; French: début [deby]) or possibly debutante ball.
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   Dec 22, 2020 · As we approach the 25th, we decided to take a historical dive into the history of these balls, and what they mean for women in the 21st century. When one thinks of a debutante ball, certain pop culture references spring to mind.

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   A debutante, also spelled débutante (/ ˈdɛbjʊtɑːnt / DEB-yuu-tahnt; from French: débutante [debytɑ̃t], 'female beginner'), or deb is a young woman of aristocratic or upper-class family background who has reached maturity and is presented to society at a formal "debut" (UK: / ˈdeɪbjuː, ˈdɛbjuː / DAY-bew, DEB-yoo, US: / deɪˈbjuː / day-BEW; French:...

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   debutante, a young woman who is making a formal entrance into society. So-called debutante balls, dating back to at least the 18th century, were originally intended as an avenue through which to present young women eligible for marriage to prospective high-society partners.

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   May 1, 2019 · What is the point of a debutante ball? A debutante ball is a formal event aimed at demonstrating the etiquette of young girls. As a rule, these are young persons from aristocratic and noble families who have reached adulthood. For them, debutante ball means the first official appearance.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › debutanteDEBUTANTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a rich young woman who, especially in the past in Britain, went to a number of social events as a way of being introduced to other young people of high social rank: a debutantes' ball. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   May 16, 2024 · The term debutante or ‘deb’ (from the French debutante, meaning ‘female beginner’) is used to refer to a young woman (typically of an aristocratic or wealthy family background) who is of an age to be presented to society as part of a formal ‘debut’ (possibly at a debutante ball and as part of a season of social events). Ages of ...

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   What does a debutante mean?

   • The term debutante or ‘deb’ (from the French debutante, meaning ‘female beginner’) is used to refer to a young woman (typically of an aristocratic or wealthy family background) who is of an age to be presented to society as part of a formal ‘debut’ (possibly at a debutante ball and as part of a season of social events).

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   What is a debutante ball?

   • In modern Australia, debutante balls (or colloquially "deb balls") are usually organised by high schools, church groups or service clubs, such as Lions or Rotary. The girls who take part are in either Year 10, 11 or 12 at high school (i.e. aged between 15 and 18). The event is often used as a fund-raiser for local charities. [citation needed]

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   What is a debutante culture?

   • Among the wealthy, today’s version of debutante culture seeks to uphold the tenants of its tradition in the sense that gowns are worn, dances are learned, and young women of certain status are introduced to society.

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   How old is a debutant?

   • Chosen debutantes are usually between the ages of 17 and 21 years old, although the traditional age for debutantes is 17 or 18 years old. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.

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   What was a debutante presentation?

   • The practice of elite young women entering society through a formal debutante presentation soon spread around the world. In the wider British empire, debutantes were presented to the Viceroy, Governor, or, after the Dominions achieved self-government, the Governor General.

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   What is the history of debutante balls?

   • The history of debutante balls originates in the distant history of England. From the time of Queen Charlotte until 1958, every spring and summer, the English court gathered debutants for an official ball. It was a formal celebration at which young boys and girls demonstrated their etiquette skills and the beauty of movement.

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10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › debutanteDebutante Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of DEBUTANTE is one making a debut : debutant; especially : a young woman making her formal entrance into society.