showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās 

1

: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum

2

: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase

2 of 2

verb

showcased; showcasing

transitive verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase new talent

Examples of showcase in a Sentence

Noun

The convention was a showcase of the company's new products.

Verb

The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

What Republican Senate control will mean The first Trump presidency was a showcase for what happens when both the White House and Senate are held by Republicans — and a preview of what’s to come. —Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024

Verb

The Saratoga History Museum showcases artifacts, photographs and exhibits that tell the story of Saratoga’s rich history. —Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024

That's showcased below in our workstation test suite. —PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun

show·​case -ˌkās 

: a protective glass case in which things are displayed

showcase

2 of 2 verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way

showcase new talent