showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
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.
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Noun
The episode is a great showcase for Britt Lower, and that scene in particular. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025 The fourth team will be the winning team from the championship game of the Rising Stars, the annual showcase of the top first- and second-year NBA players and NBA G League standouts, that will be played on Feb. 14. Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
For its 30th anniversary, Vans Warped Tour is making its grand return with three two-day festivals showcasing 70 to 100 bands including performers from years’ past and a diverse lineup of new acts. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 This race, held at the 3.74-mile, 17-turn Sebring International Raceway, will present another opportunity for teams to showcase their performance. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for showcase 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showcase was in 1803

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“Showcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showcase. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun
show·​case -ˌkās How to pronounce showcase (audio)
: 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
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