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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Posing alongside Wagner Moura, who became the first Brazilian to win Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama at last night’s Golden Globes ceremony, Vergara tapped into her inner showgirl while embracing one of her tried-and-true silhouettes. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 While a showgirl’s closet might be overflowing with feathers, bustiers, and sequins galore, Taylor Swift’s actual wardrobe is much more practical. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 How does a showgirl stay grounded after such a tremendous spectacle? Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025 The ones who watch the team’s social media accounts for behind-the-scenes clips of the players or tune in to the games for a look at the WAGs (wives and girlfriends, including one famous showgirl) cheering from the sidelines. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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