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

During our hourlong chat, Smith answered our questions while regularly interrupting himself for a show-and-tell of his favorite keepsakes. — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

The museum was hosting a show-and-tell with a specimen of the snake on Tuesday. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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

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