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

Meanwhile, the bar program will highlight inventive cocktails the showcase the vastness of the diasporas. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

What To Know Ahead of the WWE showcase on Saturday night, American singer Elizabeth Irving performed the U.S. national anthem and was met with a loud number of boos and jeers from the crowd at Toronto's Rogers Centre. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

Verb

Organizations that foster this as a part of their culture and managerial expectations consistently showcase higher engagement, productivity and retention. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Can Lane Thomas, in a contract year, showcase both his 30-homer and 30-steals ability? —Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

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