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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chantels sang at various local talent shows and broke through professionally in 1957, when Richard Barrett, producer and leader of the male harmony group the Valentines, recommended them to End Records owner George Goldner. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Jasmine Kennedie was open about her frustrations with the ranking and not winning the talent show. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Tyler officially caught the singing bug after placing second at the talent show hosted by a local rugby club. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

In addition to learning new experiences, like the one provided by the fire department, campers also partake in music therapy, sports, water play, talent shows and more. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talent show

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo

Kids Definition

talent show

noun

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