DictionarypremiereFirst in rank
adjective

premiere

First in rank or importance.

The brochure describes the venue as a premiere destination.

Etymology

French première is the feminine form of first. The adjective retains that ranking sense for what is foremost in position or importance.

More examples

  • The advertisement calls the company a premiere supplier.
  • She questioned the catalog's claim to offer premiere service.
  • The publicity presented him as a premiere authority in the field.

Forms

premiere

Similar words

premier
The usual American spelling for first in rank or importance.
leading
The ordinary alternative for foremost in importance or reputation.