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

After the showing, The Tennessean spoke with the librarians about their reactions to the film. —Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025

Gunter, however, continued the excellent showing, giving Carroll a 37-21 lead with his fourth and final TD, a 3-yarder. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025

That means more pressure on quarterback Jordan Love, who will need a strong showing from wide receiver Christian Watson, who had two touchdown catches in the win over Chicago. —Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

Instead, more than 500 domestic cinemas will sell concession vouchers that will guarantee seating for the showings. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 13 Dec. 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