showbiz

noun

show·​biz ˈshō-ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)
often attributive
showbizzy adjective

Examples of showbiz in a Sentence

Sometimes the critics love you and sometimes they hate you. That's showbiz.
Recent Examples on the Web Its central relationship embodies this, focusing on the differences between the old-school showbiz of a Vegas entertainer like Vance and her more progressive young writer, Ava (Hannah Einbinder). Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 2 June 2024 Her post about the inaugural sailing—which had originally been slated for October 2020, but was delayed by the pandemic—promised five nights of performances and fun courtesy of big showbiz names like Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming, musical comedian Randy Rainbow, and more. Kathleen Squires, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2023 None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 One TikTok star wasn't looking for a job in showbiz — but that's what's happening. Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for showbiz 

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showbiz was in 1872

Dictionary Entries Near showbiz

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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showbiz. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

showbiz

noun
show·​biz -ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)

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