showgirl

noun

show·​girl ˈshō-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce showgirl (audio)
: a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show

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The title is tied to Wade's cabaret production, a stage show inspired by her Las Vegas Weekly column that recounts the experiences of a modern showgirl working in the entertainment capital. Bryan West, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 But can this artists' muse turned showgirl pull off the greatest act of her life? Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 Dita Von Teese’s frisky show at Voltaire pays tribute to the classic showgirls (and guys) of Vegas. Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Sun Ra twirled, his arms and wrists as fluid as a showgirl’s. Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showgirl was in 1836

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“Showgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showgirl. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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