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

After 25 years in showbiz, Dakota Fanning is as booked and busy as ever. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

While the investigation into Panettiere’s death continues, Panettiere’s showbiz colleagues are still trying to process the sudden and shocking loss of the actress, whose career began at age 5 in the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

He’s found that this ethos of doing the opposite of expectations works in his personal life, too, living in the global center of showbiz where influencer culture and content creators are carving out spaces within the company town. — Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2026

Elizabeth also embarked on a career in showbiz at a young age, appearing in her sisters’ 1994 film How the West Was Fun at only 4 years old. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 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