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 5

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 surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks, and Liberal showings have been improving in opinion polls. —Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025

The Point Loma Nazarene men’s basketball program is making a habit out of turning regular season success into strong March showings. —Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025

The Huskies will likely have a chance to climb back into the rankings before the postseason begins with an exceptionally strong showing at the Big East Tournament. —Staff and Wire Reports, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025

Still, even with that strong showing, yields remain solid versus historical yields, inflation expectations and the forward earnings yield of the S & P 500 , Lloyd noted. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Mar. 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