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 sequence came at the end of a disastrous showing for the Chiefs, whose playoff chances diminished with the 20-10 loss against their AFC rival. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

Emerging Creative is a showing artist with USURPA Africa Gallery in Johannesburg. —Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025

But with flashier performances in the comedy or musical category, Johnson’s thoughtful showing went unnoticed. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

According to the studio, most of the 70mm and 35mm showings were sold out. —Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 8 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