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.
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Hynes White was born in St. John's, the capital of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, to parents in the showbiz industry. EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025 For every famous showbiz family like the Skarsgårds, Arquettes or Baldwins, others have a network of creatives with different names (like cousins Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola and Jason Schwartzman of the Coppola family). Katie Labovitz, People.com, 22 July 2025 Sylvia Young, the British showbiz icon who launched the careers of countless music and acting careers, has died aged 86. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2025 In addition to Kelce, Happy Gilmore 2 features cameos from several different showbiz notables, including Eminem, Post Malone, Nick Swardson, Steve Buscemi, Eric André and Benny Safdie. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for showbiz

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

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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showbiz. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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showbiz

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

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