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noun

• 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

• Of a film or play, to play for the first time.

  Example: The new film premieres this weekend.

• To present a film or play for the first time.

  Example: The local theatre will premiere its latest play this week.