1. Plural of deb; young women making their formal debut in society, typically at a debutante ball.
Usage: Often used in historical or formal social contexts; More common in British English

Examples

• The debs wore elegant white gowns at the annual ball.
• Several debs from prominent families were presented to society last spring.
• The tradition of debs has declined significantly in modern times.
• The debs practiced their curtsy for weeks before the formal event.