showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās 

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

This year’s World Focus lineup at TIFF will include Australia Spotlight, a dedicated showcase of Australian cinema mounted with the Australian Embassy in Japan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

The competition becomes a tender and funny musical showcase, with each character getting a revealing moment in the spotlight. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

The space showcases 37 jewelry brands, including 11 exclusives, with a focus on demi-fine and fashion-forward designs. — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Epstein's Ohio connections are expected to surface anew early next month, when a traveling display showcasing the Justice Department files comes to the state. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun

show·​case -ˌkās 

: 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