showing

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ 

1

a

: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display

b

: the presentation of a movie

c

: show sense 5a

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

Examples of showing in a Sentence

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.

Recent Examples on the Web

The University of Miami is investigating the Phi Delta Theta fraternity after videos circulated online showing activities that some students say could be hazing. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Other festival highlights include a showing of The Sound of Music on 70mm and a special 25th anniversary presentation of Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge on 35mm. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Offensive tackles have a good day Reserve offensive tackles Charlie Heck, Gottlieb Ayedze, Kevin Cline and Marques Cox had a good showing in Thursday’s 11-on-11 session of practice, a reversal from their recent fortunes. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Disney is anticipated to have a very strong showing at the box office through the end of the year. — Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for showing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Legal Definition

showing

noun

show·​ing

: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument

appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing

—D. A. Grossbaum

failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence