debutant
noun/ˈdebjuːtɑːnt/
/ˈdebjuːtɑːnt/
- a person who is making their first public appearance, especially in sport or films
- The manager paid tribute to debutant Ross, after he impressed in the League Cup match.
- Being a debutant, she'd hoped to watch others audition, but her name was called first.
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