show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, movies, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
Recent Examples on the Web
After a friend recommended that Zimmerman try a job in show business as an assistant, Zimmerman began working his way in the industry, eventually becoming a sound editor on sets.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 July 2025
Though Zane Grey first reviewed the mako’s convincing performances as a gamefish, entrepreneur Frank Mundus deserves for giving it its first real break in show business.
—Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
Kinsey’s not alone in scraping her way through show business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 29 July 2025
Though Zane Grey first reviewed the mako’s convincing performances as a gamefish, entrepreneur Frank Mundus deserves for giving it its first real break in show business.
—Pat Smith, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
Kinsey’s not alone in scraping her way through show business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for show business
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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