It refers to a young woman making her way in society, or more traditionally a begginer, someone who is new at something.
Both spellings are correct, but they mean different things. "Debutant" is masculine, but "debutante" is feminine. A similar pattern is found in some other English words borrowed from French, such as "blond" and "blonde", "fiance" and "fiancee".
To become a debutante, a girl must be invited by the cotillion or debutante committee in her region.
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The Debutante Hour was created in 2007.
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A debutante is a female from an upper class or aristocratic family.
the debutante's photograph was at the head of the society page.
Debutante Detective Corps was created in 1996.
The Russian Debutante's Handbook was created in 2002.
International Debutante Ball was created in 1954.
Ontario Debutante Stakes was created in 1979.
You have to be at least 16 years of age with a sorrority. A debutante is young women reaching maturity. Debutante ball is the introduction of the debutantes to society.