showman

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noun (1)

show·​man ˈshō-mən 

1

: the producer of a play or theatrical show

2

: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer

showmanship

ˈshō-mən-ˌship 

noun

showmanship

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noun (2)

show·​man·​ship -nˌship 

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: the art or skill of a showman : the capacity for effective or spectacular display especially in the theater

2

: the ability to present a person or thing in a favorable light (as to win support or favor or to promote sales)

Examples of showman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In a cast of showmen, Mbappe remains the poster boy. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Constantino — who found success with his company Sticker Mule — is more of a showman. — Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026

Albert Collins Known as The Master Of The Telecaster, Albert Collins was both blues legend and wild-eyed showman, picking out licks on his 1966 Custom Tele, usually in an open tuning, with a capo on the neck. — New Atlas, 30 May 2026

Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for showman

• bowmen
• coman
• foeman
• foemen
• gnomon
• nomen
• omen
• roman
• showmen
• soman
• toman
• yeoman

Kids Definition

showman

noun

show·​man ˈshō-mən 

1

: the producer of a theatrical show

2

: a person having a special skill for presenting something in a dramatic way

showmanship

-ˌship 

noun