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

Regular showings are expected to resume within a week. —Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field on a 49-yard field goal by Ryan Fitzpatrick as time run out for a 16-13 win in a disappointing showing for the Packers. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025

Nashville’s showing underscores its place among the South’s most dynamic food cities, with chefs Trevor Moran (Locust), Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz (The Catbird Seat), and Josh Habiger’s team at Bastion earning recognition for innovation and excellence. —Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025

The best offensive showing for the Chiefs in at least three years derived not strictly from the weapons, but the opportunity to throw to them. —Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025

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