showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
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
Armenia was another new sourcing showcase, with an offer of 11 manufacturers of diverse profiles, from sportswear to outerwear. Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025 Partially so his participation in a national girls’ baseball showcase in Japan can be an on-field role, rather than just coaching. Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
One of the state’s top college prospects in the Class of 2027, Brown showcased his athleticism Friday night as the Centurions crushed host DeSales 62-7. Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025 Celebrate Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest festivals are still happening throughout the capital region, showcasing German culture from brews, steins, sausages, lederhosen and dancing. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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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