showpiece

noun

show·​piece ˈshō-ˌpēs How to pronounce showpiece (audio)
: a prime or outstanding example used for exhibition

Examples of showpiece in a Sentence

The museum's showpiece is a painting by Picasso. The house is an architectural showpiece.
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Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showpiece was in 1823

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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showpiece. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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showpiece

noun
show·​piece ˈshō-ˌpēs How to pronounce showpiece (audio)
: a very fine example used for exhibition

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