Originally, the term indicated that the woman was old enough to be married, and one purpose of her "coming out" was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to …

The meaning of DEBUTANTE is one making a debut : debutant; especially : a young woman making her formal entrance into society.

So-called debutante balls, dating back to at least the 18th century, were originally intended as an avenue through which to present young women eligible for marriage to prospective high …

DEBUTANTE definition: 1. a rich young woman who, especially in the past in Britain, went to a number of social events as…. Learn more.

Debutante definition: a young woman making a debut into society.. See examples of DEBUTANTE used in a sentence.

debutant in American English (ˈdebjuˌtɑːnt, -jə-) noun a person who makes a debut into a professional career or before the public

Definition of debutant noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a person who is making their first public appearance, especially in sport or films. The manager paid tribute to …