showpiece

noun

show·​piece ˈshō-ˌpēs 

: a prime or outstanding example used for exhibition

Examples of showpiece in a Sentence

The museum's showpiece is a painting by Picasso.

The house is an architectural showpiece.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the property is a showpiece, the reason for selling is personal. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Some gardeners use foxglove in borders or as a colorful showpiece. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026

Byū, a rooftop restaurant and bar with plenty of outdoor seating set against the infinity pool, is the property's showpiece venue. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

The peninsula was a showpiece destination in the communist era. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showpiece

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase

Kids Definition

showpiece

noun

show·​piece ˈshō-ˌpēs 

: a very fine example used for exhibition