showbiz

noun

show·​biz ˈshō-ˌbiz 

often attributive

: show business

also : razzle-dazzle, flash

showbizzy

ˈshō-ˌbi-zē 

adjective

Examples of showbiz in a Sentence

Sometimes the critics love you and sometimes they hate you. That's showbiz.

Recent Examples on the Web

The gruesome 2023 murder of Choi, who rubbed shoulders with showbiz elites at fashion events and had a significant online following, sent shockwaves through the wealthy financial hub and made global headlines. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Despite his parents’ showbiz failures, Stallone was convinced that he was destined for success as an actor. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

But the character of Les Grossman was a trivial showbiz lark. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

If Marcello Hernandez had his way, a couple of showbiz A-listers. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

showbiz

noun

show·​biz -ˌbiz 

: show business