showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
Synonyms of showcasenext
1
: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
2
: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase

2 of 2

verb

showcased; showcasing

transitive verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent

Examples of showcase in a Sentence

Noun The convention was a showcase of the company's new products. Verb The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.
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Noun
Both yachts Nutkis purchased showcase the same aerodynamic silhouette and sharp axe bow, with exteriors designed in collaboration with Guido de Groot. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026 In particular, the opening coincided with an exclusive preview of the spring 2026 collection that Gallici paraded at Paris Fashion Week last September, as well as a showcase of special pieces. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The reception area showcases a 21-foot installation created with soil excavated during construction—the building's foundation reborn as art. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026 Korean, with a Latin twist K-pop powerhouses BTS and KATSEYE are headed to Colombia, showcasing just how huge the phenomenon has become. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showcase was in 1803

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun
show·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed

showcase

2 of 2 verb
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way
showcase new talent

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