talent show

noun

: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent

Examples of talent show in a Sentence

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As part of the pandemic Turkey Day festivities, the core group holds a talent show. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026 The same is true for Robert’s stay with a colonel and his participation in a talent show, co-organized by UNICEF, among other things. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Some said they were prevented, at least temporarily, from displaying a religious symbol at work or trying to sing a Christian song at a school talent show. Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 Some said they were prevented, at least temporarily, from displaying a religious symbol at work or trying to sing a Christian song at a school talent show. ABC News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for talent show

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talent show was in 1953

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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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talent show

noun
: a show consisting of a series of performances by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performers
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