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

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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 combination of the two would make for a striking dual showcase for any actor — let alone one whose big break happened just a few months ago, following decades of putting in the work. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

The games, which this year involve 666 different teams and 2,056 humanoids, will see the robots take part in 30 competitive events and nearly as many showcase and demonstrative shows. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Still, this five-day extravaganza showcases how far and how rapidly humanoid robots have come in even the 12 months since last year’s Games. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026

The city showcases Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture, with more than 4,000 landmarked buildings spanning over 500 years of European design. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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