show business
noun
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, movies, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
Recent Examples on the Web
Born in Chicago on Sept. 25, 1957, Madsen wasn’t initially drawn to show business even though his mother, Elaine, was an Emmy-winning producer.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
In total, the actor had nine children, some of whom followed him into show business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
After 60-plus years in show business, she’s earned the right to drop the New York hustle ingrained in her DNA and take a breath.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 June 2025
In order to work in show business, each child needs an Entertainment Work Permit, while their employer must have a Permit to Employ Minors.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
In total, the actor had nine children, some of whom followed him into show business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
After 60-plus years in show business, she’s earned the right to drop the New York hustle ingrained in her DNA and take a breath.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 June 2025
In order to work in show business, each child needs an Entertainment Work Permit, while their employer must have a Permit to Employ Minors.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for show business
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“Show business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20business. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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