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

Marcus Theatres announced its 2026 best picture showcase for the upcoming Academy Awards, which will allow movie buffs an opportunity to watch all nominees in a bundle deal. —Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The show is one of the great showcases of a genius collaboration — Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1984 Pulitzer Prize-winning opus that is recognized as one of American theater’s greatest musical works. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

Verb

During the La Jolla events, Fashion Week San Diego brought in models and designers to showcase select looks in an outdoor runway format. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

The script is filled with tired tropes and doesn’t set up JayDee in a way that showcases his natural presence or way with words. —Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 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