showcase

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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

The Patriots showed significant interest in Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon before the draft, meeting him at two all-star college showcases and hosting him for a pre-draft visit a few weeks ago. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

That kind of star turn has a long precedent for receiving awards love, particularly when biopics become showcases for actors. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026

Verb

On the second day, three delegations of very diverse series will walk the Pink Carpet, showcasing the creativity and talent of Korea. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

The collection coming from Longhi’s collection in Florence, Italy, showcases the details and power of Caravaggio’s style that contrasts darkness and light to create emotional intensity. —Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 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