All 3 Uses of
debut
in
The Hunger Games
- I ordered it specially in honor of your fiery debut.
p. 78.8 *debut = first presentation
- What did they say last night about my fiery debut at the Games?
p. 87.8
- Portia and Cinna receive huge cheers, of course, they've been brilliant, had a dazzling debut.
p. 360.5
Definition:
a first presentation
in various senses, including:
- the first performance of a new play
- the introduction of a new product
- the introduction of a young woman to society at a social event held in her honor (a debutante ball)
In the United States a small percentage of young woman are debuted at a debutante ball. The custom is most common in the South.
In the Hispanic culture, a similar custom is called Quinceañera. There are many varying debutante customs around the world.
In the Hispanic culture, a similar custom is called Quinceañera. There are many varying debutante customs around the world.