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

For at least one night, WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event will transform into Sunday Night’s Main Event as the showcase will take place in Atlanta on Labor Day weekend. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

In fact, Rockstar Games states that the Netflix showcase was captured on Sony's hardware. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Sometimes, allowing someone to bend the rules is necessary to provide them with a platform to showcase their fullest self. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Robinson inspired the Heritage Stage intended to showcase artists who have performed at the festival since its early days. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 8 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