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Definition of on show

: put somewhere for people to see
  • Her paintings are on show at the art gallery.
  • The artifacts will be put on show in the museum.
  • His work goes on show tomorrow.

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show play

  1. : to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit

  2. : to offer for sale

  3. : to present as a public spectacle : perform

  1. : a demonstrative display

  2. : outward appearance

  3. : a false semblance : pretense

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