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Definition of «debutante»

A debutante is a young woman who makes her formal entrance into society at a social event, such as a ball or a party. The term usually refers to upper-class women who are making their first appearance in polite society and is often associated with high society events like the coming out parties of young ladies from prominent families.

Usage examples

  1. The debutante, dressed in an exquisite ball gown, made a grand entrance at the society charity event.
  2. The family was proud to present their daughter as a debutante at the exclusive cotillion.
  3. As a debutante, she had to undergo extensive etiquette training to prepare for her entrance into high society.
  4. The prestigious debutante ball was attended by many affluent families and influential individuals.
  5. The young debutante, poised and graceful, captivated the audience with her first dance.

Phrases with «debutante»

Sentences with «debutante»

  • Every Christmas vacation, the university - age scions of Upper East Side aristocracy return home for a few ritualized weeks of debutante balls and «after - parties,» in Whit Stillman's semiautobiographical debut. (timeout.com)
  • Despite falling at the start, Olympic silver medallist Eunice Kirwa claimed her third title in the Nagoya Women's Marathon in a lifetime best and course record of 2:21:17 (70:21 / 70:56) ahead of debutante Yuka Ando (2:21:36). (athleticsweekly.com)
  • The crux of the benefit was a charity auction, live and silent, in which the big - haired debutantes in flowing gowns would plunk down a few grand on a work of art that they didn't totally understand. (artsy.net)
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