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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That same year, Madrid also contested their domestic cup final in their own ground, but lost to cross-city rivals Atletico in the Copa del Rey showpiece. Will Jeanes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 This isn’t just a showpiece, though. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025 For the evening, Kate wore her favorite showpiece, the Lover’s Knot Tiara. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025 But before then, Seattle is getting a showpiece final. James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showpiece

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 4 Oct. 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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