showgirl

noun

show·​girl ˈshō-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce showgirl (audio)
: a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show

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The new Taylor Swift docuseries, The End of an Era, is taking fans behind the scenes for an intimate look at the life of the showgirl during her history-making Eras Tour, which concluded in December 2024. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 As Swift embodies a variety of showgirls from different eras, she’s backed by dancers and the band from her Eras Tour. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025 The sisters’ entertainment careers continued long after the era of the showgirl had waned. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025 Walker and his first wife Janet divorced that year, and he wed the showgirl Betty Compton the following year. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showgirl was in 1836

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“Showgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showgirl. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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