/pri mear", -myair"/ , n. , v. , premiered, premiering , adj.
n.
1. a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
2. the leading woman, as in a drama.
v.t.
3. to present publicly for the first time: to premiere a new foreign film.
v.i.
4. to have the first public showing: It will premiere at the Arcadia Theater.
5. to perform publicly for the first time, as in a particular role, entertainment medium, etc.: When does he premiere as Hamlet?
adj.
6. first; initial; principal: a premiere showing; the premiere attraction of the evening.
[ 1890-95; première lit., first; fem. of premier PREMIER ]