cattle show

noun

1. an exhibition of prize cattle by cattle breeders, as at a livestock exposition.
2. Informal. a public appearance by the contenders for a political office, a job, or the like, at which they may be judged by voters, prospective employers, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cattle show¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

What had that old tipsy female at the cattle-show got to tell him?

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As beef cattle they are always seen to advantage at the Norwich Christmas cattle show, held annually in November.

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I can see that company of soldiers that had re-enlisted marching up on that cattle-show ground.

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English commissioners came over and inspected the captive men as though picking out stock at a cattle show.

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You go along with your sister and be on hand ready to take me to the Cattle Show tomorrow.

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