show business
noun
Definition of show business
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, motion pictures, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
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Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
First Known Use of show business
1850
SHOW BUSINESS Defined for English Language Learners
show business
noun
Definition of show business for English Language Learners
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: the entertainment industry involved in making movies, television shows, plays, etc.
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