showcase

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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

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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 condos will range from one- to five-bedroom layouts, while floor plans for the resort residences showcase one- to four-bedroom units. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 The Chiefs last saw the Chargers 14 weeks ago in a showcase season opener in São Paulo, Brazil. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
Hussein is one of several Minnesota Somalis taking part in a new video, featuring Somali doctors, nurses and attorneys showcasing their professions and humanity, letting Minnesotans know Somalis are their neighbors. Jason Rantala, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 During the celebrations, Swift showcases her collection of bagged, handwritten letters for each member of her team, from her dancers to her production team and beyond. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 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 16 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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