showing

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 motion picture

c

: show sense 5

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

Examples of showing in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly everyone in the showings for both films was in a shade of pink. —Scottie Andrew, CNN, 21 July 2024

Second-year guards Anthony Black and Jett Howard as well as No. 18 pick Tristan da Silva did not play against Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back following three strong showings in Las Vegas. —Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024

Tomorrow, Michiganders and the country will see the first showing of the Trump-Vance ticket at a rally in Grand Rapids. —Diamy Wang, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024

There were strong showings for both of these projects this morning. —Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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