\ ˈshō-ən(d)-ˈtel
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Definition of show-and-tell
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: a classroom exercise in which children display an item and talk about it
2
: a public display or demonstration
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“Show-and-tell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show-and-tell. Accessed 18 Nov. 2021.
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show-and-tell
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English Language Learners Definition of show-and-tell
: a school activity in which children show an item to the class and talk about it
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The first known use of show-and-tell was in 1941
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