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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And that’s the life of a showgirl. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025 The music video itself, which bookends the film, features several very high-production scenes of different showgirls throughout history, including Swift's Eras Tour dancers and crew. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 Below, find a full rundown of what’s going on in the life of our most famous showgirl. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025 The showgirl yearns for true love — yet on her own fiercely independent terms. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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