showbiz

noun

show·​biz ˈshō-ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)
often attributive
showbizzy adjective

Examples of showbiz in a Sentence

Sometimes the critics love you and sometimes they hate you. That's showbiz.
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But this film is less standard showbiz bio and more Mariska’s effort to use the documentary format to uncover the past, to find her own place in her mother’s life and to move on in what is essentially a journey to healing — and that includes a very happy ending that just might have you in tears. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025 Furthermore, two sources familiar with the global film scene said top players in the emirate have initiated discussions with U.S. showbiz executives about co-financing and producing original content. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 May 2025 In recent days, Voight has reportedly been taking meetings with studio executives and labor-union representatives including the Directors Guild of America, IATSE, and the Teamsters ahead of presenting a plan to revive showbiz. Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 May 2025 Over a showbiz career that spanned six decades, which earned her five Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe win, Buzzi appeared in many TV shows including Sesame Street and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for showbiz

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showbiz was in 1872

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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showbiz. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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showbiz

noun
show·​biz -ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)

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