showgirl

noun

show·​girl ˈshō-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce showgirl (audio)
: a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show

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Sun Ra twirled, his arms and wrists as fluid as a showgirl’s. Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 The two singers channeled their respective on-stage personas, with Rae styling a look reminiscent of a contemporary showgirl and Dean going classic with her streamlined dress. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 One standout character, the hard-living showgirl Lola Heatherton, set the stage for many over-the-top O’Hara artists to come. Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 There's women dressed as all kinds of showgirls — one even has an elaborate purple headdress — only these showgirls have seen better days. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showgirl was in 1836

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“Showgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showgirl. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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