Debutante GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈdeb.juː.tɒnt/ (noun)
Definition
a rich young woman or lady who is introduced to high society in a series of social events or balls, maiden, female debutant
Example
A debutante ball, sometimes called a coming-out party, is a formal ball that includes presenting debutantes during the season, meaning usually during the spring or summer.
Debutante balls may require prior instruction in social etiquette and appropriate morals. The dress code is evening dress: white tie and tails for men, and strictly floor-length gowns for women. White elbow-length evening gloves are commonly worn by female debutantes and are considered a symbol of upper-class femininity.
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