showing

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

Examples of showing in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Before each showing, attendees are invited to a discussion over dinner that explores the trilogy’s themes of fear, chaos, pain, justice, sacrifice and what ultimately personifies the good life. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026

His work preserving American excellence in salon style showings and installations of fashion in its highest art form remains a coveted ticket. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Then the musical had a weaker-than-expected showing when Tony Award nominations were announced in early May. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 May 2026

The company’s jewelry brands, in particular, had a strong showing over the same period. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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