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 death of Choi, who rubbed shoulders with Hong Kong’s showbiz and business elites, sent shockwaves through the wealthy financial hub, where homicides are rare, and made global headlines. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

This hysterical comedy by writer-director Jesse Eisenberg has deep affection for artists clinging to the bottom rung of showbiz. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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

Hansen delivers this not with gravity but with a gleam in his eye, proud of his big showbiz sell. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 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