showbiz

noun

show·​biz ˈshō-ˌbiz 

often attributive

: show business

also : razzle-dazzle, flash

showbizzy

ˈshō-ˌbi-zē 

adjective

Examples of showbiz in a Sentence

Sometimes the critics love you and sometimes they hate you. That's showbiz.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hansen delivers this not with gravity but with a gleam in his eye, proud of his big showbiz sell. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

In his Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Danson recalled how Van Dyke, 100, sparked his growing interest in a showbiz career. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

After 25 years in showbiz, Dakota Fanning is as booked and busy as ever. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

While the investigation into Panettiere’s death continues, Panettiere’s showbiz colleagues are still trying to process the sudden and shocking loss of the actress, whose career began at age 5 in the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

showbiz

noun

show·​biz -ˌbiz 

: show business