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
showcased; showcasing
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Local artist Djay Mando booked a big local hip-hop showcase led by Lakeyah at Wisconsin State Fair Park in 2021, and this year, Trapper and DC The Don are Summerfest headliners.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
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Noun
In the penultimate episode of Baby Reindeer, Donny breaks down in the middle of performing in a big comedy showcase, abandoning his jokes to instead talk about being stalked and being raped.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Local artist Djay Mando booked a big local hip-hop showcase led by Lakeyah at Wisconsin State Fair Park in 2021, and this year, Trapper and DC The Don are Summerfest headliners.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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showcase
1 of 2 noun
show·case
-ˌkās 
: 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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