Debutante (en. Debutante)

de-byu-tant

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A young girl who debuts at a social occasion symbolizing the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Maria is a debutante at her 18th birthday celebrations.
Si Maria ay isang debutante sa mga kasiyahan ng kanyang ika-18 kaarawan.
The ceremony or occasion celebrating a young woman's debut.
Her debutante ball was held at a luxurious hotel.
Ang kanyang debutante ball ay ginanap sa isang marangyang hotel.

Etymology

French

Common Phrases and Expressions

debutante ball
The formal ceremony for debutantes.
debutante ball

Related Words

debut
The first appearance of a person in a particular field or occasion.
debut
dalaga
A young girl or unmarried woman.
dalaga

Slang Meanings

A social girl who is debuting, usually 18 years old.
Her debutante ball was really extravagant!
Ang kanyang debutante ball ay talagang bongga!
An influential woman in society, often used in slang.
Did you know? Anna is a debutante this year.
Alam mo ba? Si Anna ay isang debutante ngayong taon.