showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
1
: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
2
: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase

2 of 2

verb

showcased; showcasing

transitive verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent

Examples of showcase in a Sentence

Noun The convention was a showcase of the company's new products. Verb The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
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Noun
This is not as much an acting showcase as a gymnastics routine. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025 The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from tiles. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Hopkins is one such athlete who showcases his creativity through his game day attire. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025 King Charles Commissions Stanley Tucci to Design Menu for Upcoming Party at His Country Home, Highgrove Behind the scenes, photos exclusively obtained by PEOPLE capture Versace preparing for the evening, showcasing her signature glam style. Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for showcase 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showcase was in 1803

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun
show·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed

showcase

2 of 2 verb
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way
showcase new talent
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