showcase

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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
For this year’s showcase lineup, participants took subject matter in their own directions. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 The latest Nintendo Direct presentation was a partner showcase highlighting third-party games coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2. PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
Verb
Their exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Creative Hub, hosted at Nikolaj Kunsthal art gallery, showcased unique garments and accessories by international designers, including Marimekko, Mozhdeh Matin, AERON, ASK Scandinavia, and Serena Coelho. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Today, celebrities like Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and Selena Gomez showcase the enduring versatility of hoops, wearing them everywhere from red carpets to casual everyday outings. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 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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