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 5

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

Once again, the rookie put together a highly impressive showing, following his debut. via @RGIII: The New York Giants hit the bullseye with this Dart. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

Before the outdoor showing of the 2001 comedy classic, Stiller— who co-wrote, directed, and stars in the film—came out on stage to introduce the movie. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025

The Severance director/EP took to the stage at the outdoor screening series to introduce the showing of the 2001 comedy satire film at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, before being upstaged by the USC Marching Band led by star Tillman. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025

That optimistic outlook is mostly based on the club’s strong showing in April and May, as well as its ability to stay afloat amid injuries and underperformance. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 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