showing

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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

showing

2 of 2

present participle of show entry 1

Examples of showing in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As for the days ahead, there’s an obvious parallel here about Mahomes recuperating as the Chiefs set out to recover from a 6-11 showing that ended their stunning run of five Super Bowl berths in six seasons. — Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Jayden Donaldson picked off Boone quarterback Jake Nassar in the first quarter as part of the dominant defensive showing. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

With the 2032 Summer Games in Australia, a strong showing by the NFL Thursday night (Friday morning local time) could help flag football’s Olympic future. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Why Harkins isn't showings these popular upcoming films Harkins Theatres and a popular movie production studio have parted ways, so moviegoers will no longer be able to see these major upcoming releases. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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