slideshow
noun
slide·show
ˈslīd-ˌshō 
variants
or slide show
plural slideshows or slide shows
1
: a presentation of photographic slides (see slide entry 2 sense 5b) projected on a surface or displayed on a screen one after another
She projected a slideshow from her mother's archive against a muslin sheet that she also drew on, putting a layered landscape in the top left corner, and then she hung a painting her mother never finished in the walk-in closet.—
Catherine Wagley
Catherine WagleySeniors were all gathered in the auxiliary gym for lunch, where a dozen or so giant sandwiches from Subway were laid out for them along with cake as they watched a slideshow of their classmates' pictures from when they were toddlers.—Sam Craig
Sam Craig2
: a collection of electronic images (as on a website) presented to be viewed one after another
Click through the attached slideshow for more information on the 15+ small businesses that will be part of the Sherman Phoenix.—The Milwaukee Business Journal
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Martin captioned the post alongside a slideshow of images that captured his getting-ready process ahead of the buzzy award show, where he was named the inaugural Latin Icon before taking the stage to perform a medley of his hits.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The program also features live art and music performances by Concetta Antico, Edmund Cosico, Joe Dreamz, Scarlett Baily, Art & Soul by Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, the Cover Lover band, and a street photography slideshow by Heart Collective.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
In a New Year’s Day post, the actor’s slideshow featured an image of her and Harrison showing off coordinating diamond rings.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The post included a slideshow of images, ranging from Blessit when she was surrendered in a cardboard box, to being bottle fed, and now at the age of 4 playing with her besties.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The program also features live art and music performances by Concetta Antico, Edmund Cosico, Joe Dreamz, Scarlett Baily, Art & Soul by Karen Cadiero-Kaplan, the Cover Lover band, and a street photography slideshow by Heart Collective.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
In a New Year’s Day post, the actor’s slideshow featured an image of her and Harrison showing off coordinating diamond rings.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The post included a slideshow of images, ranging from Blessit when she was surrendered in a cardboard box, to being bottle fed, and now at the age of 4 playing with her besties.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Slideshow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slideshow. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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