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

Brown parlayed that success into a strong showing at North Dakota State in his first collegiate stop. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026

After a tough start, their goaltending has risen to middle of the pack, in part thanks to a surprising showing from third-string rookie Dennis Hildeby in 15 games. —James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

In December, the foundation posted a Facebook video showing grinning Palestinian children in the van, their backpacks strapped and winter jackets zipped, on their way to school. —Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

The very first award of the night—Best Young Actor/Actress—went to Miles Caton for his breakout role as Sammie in Sinners, immediately setting the tone for the film’s strong showing. —Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026

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