showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
Synonyms of showcasenext
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.
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Noun
Other photos in the post showcase the kids playing together on the beach and the family watching New Year's Eve fireworks on the beach together. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 Rather than positioning the Wanda series as a showcase of isolated capabilities, UniX AI is framing the robots as general-purpose service systems that can learn workflows, adapt to new routines, and operate continuously across different settings. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each rhyme showcases a different musical genre, such as Dixieland jazz, calypso, funk, chamber, Celtic and folk, with dance including circle, partner and line. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 Beyond Ewers, there are several young players who could be showcased in the finale. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showcase

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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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.

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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