premiere

/prɪˈmir/

/prɪˈmɪə/

Other forms: premieres; premiered; premiering

A premiere is the first showing of a work of art. A movie premiere often takes place in Los Angeles or New York, with stars in attendance and the iconic red carpet rolled out to greet them.

Premiere comes from the French première, which means "first." The French origin probably accounts for the word's being seen as elegant and exciting. Over time, premiere has spawned its own verb––to premiere means to perform or be performed for the first time.

Definitions of premiere

1. noun

   the first public performance of a play or movie
   type of:

   performance, public presentation

   a dramatic or musical entertainment
2. verb

   be performed for the first time
   synonyms: premier
3. verb

   perform a work for the first time
   synonyms: premier

   type of:

   do, execute, perform

   carry out or perform an action
4. adjective

   preceding all others in time
   “the premiere showing”

   synonyms: premier

   first

   preceding all others in time or space or degree