showcase

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noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
Synonyms of showcase
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

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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
Pitch a playful idea for a team showcase or start a tiny art challenge at home, because taking initiative comes naturally and feels fun. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling. Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026 The artist, known for performing in a lucha libre mask that honors his family’s wrestling legacy, said the World Cup offered an opportunity to showcase local Hispanic talent before a global audience. J.m. Banks june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 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 15 Jun. 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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