horror show

noun

Synonyms of horror shownext
: something difficult to deal with or watch
the trial was a horror show

Examples of horror show in a Sentence

The trial has been a horror show.
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The result is a horror show for US science research. ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 After their losing skid turned into a horror show, the Tigers are now 148-161 in non-Skubal starts since the start of the 2024 season. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Is Bryce Harper’s toothpaste application technique big-brained or a horror show? Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 Others drew comparisons to a kids’ horror show. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horror show

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of horror show was in 1906

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“Horror show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horror%20show. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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