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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Over the course of an hour, Karol shares how Colombian showgirls and throwback pop inspired several songs and details her hope to change the Latin music landscape with this project. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025 That show starred Sutton Foster as a Vegas showgirl turned small-town ballet teacher. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 Mara Corday, the showgirl, Playboy Playmate and cult movie star of Tarantula, has died at age 95. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 May 2025 Car chases, two-timin’ and a showstopping Gail O’Grady as Jim’s former Vegas showgirl stepmom provide sparks as does the intricate attention to era details — from the sets to the hairstyles to the wardrobe to the cars. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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