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

  3. A debutante is a young woman from the upper classes who has started going to social events with other young people. [ old-fashioned ] In the evening he would put on a dinner jacket and go to debutante dances.

  4. 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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  5. The word debutante is derived from the French word debut, meaning “a first performance or showing.” The original French word debutante referred to a new actress making her first appearance on the stage. So, think of a debutante as a young woman making her debut in society.

  6. a woman who is making her first public appearance, especially in sport or films; a female debutant. The film, released on 15th July, also stars debutante Diana Penty. Topics Sports: ball and racket sports c2, Film and theatre c2. Word Origin.

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  8. Debutante Definition. A girl or woman, typically 16-18 years of age, making a debut, esp. into upper-class society.

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