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
That showcase amenity — a lazy river-style pool made for long summer days and nights — sits at the foot of the home’s lush and terraced backyard. David Caraccio may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 The 2026 edition will again host the Fantastic Galas, networking events, showcases, industry panels and the third edition of Fantastic Night, the official Cannes genre gathering that has become one of the market’s signature after-hours events. Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Verb
The Cannes Film Festival‘s Un Certain Regard section prides itself on showcasing discoveries of non-traditional cinema. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 Such visuals showcased the wide range of creativity enabled by No Doubt’s diverse discography, which has garnered Grammy wins and nominations spanning pop, rock, and dance. Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 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

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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 12 May. 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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