showtime

noun

show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm 

: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins

Examples of showtime in a Sentence

We have five minutes until showtime.

Showtime is in five minutes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Summer league showtime Adou Thiero hurt his right wrist on a hard fall during the Lakers’ second summer league game this month. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Twenty minutes before showtime, the skies blackened, the tents billowed and the decorations went airborne. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Not long before showtime, Britt posted a more detailed explanation of his exit from Dylan’s band on Facebook. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

As showtime grows closer, Vittore and Ruddell are waiting backstage. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

showtime

noun

show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm 

: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins