noun · formal
premiere
UK/ˌpremɪˈeə/US/ˌpremɪˈer/pre·MIERE
Band 6-7speakingtask2
the first public performance or showing of a play, film, or other production
Examples
“The film's premiere attracted many celebrities and journalists.”
“They attended the world premiere in London.”
“The director gave a short speech at the premiere.”
Band 8 sentence
“The film's premiere at the festival generated significant critical buzz and immediate international interest.”
Collocations
- world premiere
- stage premiere
Word family
premiere verbpremiere noun
Common mistakes
premier→premiere
premire / premire→premiere
Say it for a higher band
5opening→6launch→7+premiere
Synonyms
opening
Easily confused
premier
“The Premier announced a new economic plan.”
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