1. first public performances or showings of plays, movies, or other entertainment

1. gives the first public performance or showing of something

Examples

• The theater hosted several movie premieres this month.
• Broadway premieres often attract celebrity audiences.
• The film premieres next Friday at the downtown cinema.
• She premieres her new play at the local theater.
• The network premieres its new series in September.
• Red carpet premieres generate significant media attention.
• The director premieres his documentary at the film festival.