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

Scrappy showcases like Sight Unseen OFFSITE and Collective Design Fair gave them direct access to the market. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

The World Soundtrack Awards has since become a major showcase and industry hub, running largely in parallel with its parent festival. — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Sports Illustrated was along for the ride, as Legette showcased a day in his life with the entire town alongside him for the trail ride. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Jackie Nguyen, the owner of Cafe Cà Phê, did her own review of Oddly Correct, while showcasing a line out the door filled with people wanting to support the business. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 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