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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With the victory, Sabalenka has now won all of her past five grand slam semifinals and will look to win a fourth major title in Saturday’s showpiece. George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025 The Italian coach has guided the Nerazzurri back to the Champions League final for the second time in three years, and now face an in-form Paris Saint-Germain side in Uefa’s showpiece even in Munich. Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Saturday’s showpiece offers one last chance to write his ending, by orchestrating play or getting on the scoresheet. Julia Ranney, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 4 June 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 11 Jul. 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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