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

Taylor Moore and Keith Mitchell moved into the mix based on strong showings at the Cognizant Classic. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026

Cam McKenna and Colman Donohue each scored twice, overcoming a deceptively strong showing in net from Wildcats goalie Billy Lennon (28 saves) to help the Harbormen (16-6-2) advance to the state quarterfinals. —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026

Then, Rochana disappears just before the first showing of her latest film. —Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

Think Joseph and Jackson, whose successful showings in January camp earned them a second consecutive call-up to the national team. —Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Mar. 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