showcase

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noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The 1990 Academy Awards, notably, doubled as an Armani showcase, with five attendees donning his designs, namely Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Jessica Lange and Jessica Tandy. —Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

Vince Camuto Sindree Pump If Roberts’ brown pointed-toe heels caught your eye, these Vince Camuto pumps showcase a similar aesthetic. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Verb

What’s different this year is the expo-style format, where each entrepreneur will have a booth to showcase their idea and interact with attendees. —Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics. —Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

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