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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Flores Narvaez was a 31-year-old college graduate who left a career in finance to pursue her dream of becoming a Las Vegas showgirl. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 With eight nominations this year, the showgirl has a chance to match one of the show's most elusive milestones — the most wins in a single year — a record currently held by Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Bryan West, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Lopez kept the high-octane showgirl glamour going with a pair of towering cream leather thigh-high boots, which were also encrusted in a crystal diamante pattern. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 For Coachella, the singer will undoubtedly bring the same attention to detail to her set design and visuals, channeling old-school vedettes and nostalgic showgirl aesthetic. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Apr. 2026.

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