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
The board’s vote Tuesday reverses a decision by the planning commission in October to reject the project, which has become a showcase for the debate over California laws meant to increase home building. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025 To meet growing market demands, Coley is adding a 75,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, plus a showroom and office to showcase products, according to the governor’s office. Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
But perhaps her most surprising revelation comes when discussing her Tony Awards hosting gig, a performance that showcased her versatility and meticulous creative vision. Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025 Kirsch was elevated to tight ends coach in 2024 and will have a chance to showcase how much he’s learned. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 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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