showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
It is given a rich showcase here, as is a more traditional Greek anthem Connick delivers under the window of Sia in order to win her back. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 July 2024 Participants in Perfect Game showcase and prospect gateway events will receive Pelotero assessments and development plans based on their metrics. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024
Verb
Fashion Revolution will showcase leading companies in the adaptive and universally designed space on more than 60 models, representing a diverse range of disabilities and backgrounds. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 July 2024 In 1969, McGee was approached by Detroit Artists Market director Gloria Whelan, who asked him to curate a show highlighting Black artists, who were scarcely being showcased regionally at the time. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for showcase 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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