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
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Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of show business was in 1840

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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

show business

noun
: the arts, occupations, and companies that make up the entertainment industry

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