showtime

noun

show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm 

: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins

Examples of showtime in a Sentence

We have five minutes until showtime.

Showtime is in five minutes.

Recent Examples on the Web

At showtime, video screens surrounding the stage began to glide upwards, revealing two familiar silhouettes, complete with dual doublenecks, shrouded by thick clouds of smoke. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

In early June, Stewart canceled two performances in Las Vegas before showtime following his doctor’s advice. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Out of the 263 tickets sold for each showtime, 100 priority entrance tickets are available. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Sheep are clipped and trimmed to give the back a table-flat appearance, and then they are fitted with hoods and blankets to protect them until showtime. — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Kids Definition

showtime

noun

show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm 

: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins