premiere
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
Noun 4 meanings
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.
The first episode of a television show or a particular season of that show.
In a series of narrative works, the installment that is chronologically set first.
The leading woman of a group, especially in a theatrical cast.
Verb 2 meanings
Of a film or play, to play for the first time.
“The new film premieres this weekend.”
To present a film or play for the first time.
“The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week.”
Etymology
From French première (“first”).
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PREMIERE at a glance
PREMIERE has 8 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (P 3 + R 1 + E 1 + M 3 + I 1 + E 1 + R 1 + E 1) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,440 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with premiere
All rhymes- WERE7
- THERE8
- WHERE11
- HERE7
- SOMEWHERE17
- ANYWHERE17
- EVERYWHERE22
- SEVERE9
- ATMOSPHERE17
- ELSEWHERE15
- NOWHERE13
- MERE6
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