Deb

/dɛb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A debutante; a young woman making her formal entrance into society.

The annual ball is a chance for all the debs to showcase their gowns.

A term used to refer to a young woman participating in her debut.

She was excited to attend her friend's deb and celebrated with her family.

A young woman of the upper class making her debut in society.

The event was attended by many debs from the prestigious local schools.

Abbreviation of 'debutante'.

coming out

A formal introduction of a young woman to society.

debut ball

A formal ball held in honor of a debutante.

in debut

Referring to someone making their first appearance in a particular context.

debut

The first public appearance of a person.

society

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

An inexperienced young woman, especially in social situations.

Don't worry, she's just a deb; she'll learn the ropes.

Someone overly concerned with status and social appearances.

He acts like a total deb, always worrying about the latest trends.