premiere
UK: ˈprɛmɪeə | US: prɪˈmɪr
n. the first public performance or showing of a play, film, etc.
vt. to present something for the first time to the public
adj. first in importance, order, or position
premiere = premier<first> + e<verb/noun suffix>
- premier (from French premier, Latin primarius "first in rank," from primus "first")
- e (a suffix often used in French-derived words to form nouns or verbs)
Etymology Origin:
The word premiere entered English in the 19th century from French, where première (feminine of premier) means "first." It originally referred to the first performance of a theatrical work. The Latin root primus underscores the idea of being foremost or primary, which aligns with the word’s modern usage in entertainment and other contexts.
The film's premiere attracted a star-studded audience.
The theater will premiere the new play next month.
She attended the premiere of her favorite director’s latest movie.
This model is the premiere choice among professionals.
The band’s album premiere broke streaming records.