show-and-tell

noun

ˈshō-ən(d)-ˈtel 

1

: a classroom exercise in which children display an item and talk about it

2

: a public display or demonstration

Examples of show-and-tell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The show-and-tell at the end of each workshop is Joy’s favorite part. — Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026

And like the plushie toys, designer goods — bags, belts, shoes and sunglasses — make for an impressive show-and-tell. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Denver will welcome representatives from the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday for a three-day show-and-tell highlighting the city as Mayor Mike Johnston tries to woo the party’s leaders into hosting their 2028 convention in the West. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 May 2026

Part of Clavijo’s effort to put Colombia front and center in his cuisine comes through a kind of show-and-tell interplay at the table. — Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for show-and-tell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle