showing

1 of 2

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ 

1

a

: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display

b

: the presentation of a movie

c

: show sense 5a

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

showing

2 of 2

present participle of show entry 1

Examples of showing in a Sentence

Noun

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One season excelling in Leipzig, as well as a brilliant showing at this summer’s World Cup, was enough to convince the top teams to start battling for his signature. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The 49ers made up for their rough showing in their preseason opener with a blowout win in their second exhibition game Thursday over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Bay Area also improved its showing from last year, when only two schools from the region placed in California’s top 10. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Portal Cinema will also host industry events, including private press and tastemaker screenings, along with awards-season showings and receptions. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for showing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Legal Definition

showing

noun

show·​ing

: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument

appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing

—D. A. Grossbaum

failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence