noun
- 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.