showing

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ 

1

a

: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display

b

: the presentation of a movie

c

: show sense 5a

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

Examples of showing in a Sentence

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Aztecs opened as a 2 1/2-point favorite against New Mexico, indicating expectations are for a solid showing in Albuquerque. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

Hauser’s 4-for-7 showing from beyond the arc was a return to form for the scuffling Celtics’ mainstay, who’d made just seven of his previous 42 3-point attempts. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025

On the same weekend a year ago, the first Wicked likewise made history in its debut on its way to grossing nearly $750 million globally, a record showing for a Broadway musical adaptation. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

Portland’s 63% from the field included an 11-for-21 showing from 3-point range, while the Titans shot 48% overall and 12 for 30 from behind the arc. —Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for showing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Legal Definition

showing

noun

show·​ing

: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument

appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing

—D. A. Grossbaum

failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence