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showcase

[ shoh-keys ]

noun

  1. a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
  2. an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
  3. the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis:

    The club is a showcase for new comics.



verb (used with object)

, show·cased, show·cas·ing.
  1. to exhibit or display.
  2. to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase:

    The bar showcases young jazz pianists.

  3. to show to best advantage:

    The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.

  4. to present as a special event:

    The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.

adjective

  1. prominently or proudly regarded or presented:

    a showcase city.

showcase

/ ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
  2. a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to exhibit or display
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. displayed or meriting display as in a showcase
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of showcase1

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case 2
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Example Sentences

In the film, Foxx is able to showcase his singing, knack for comedy and all-around versatility.

They are striking, incredibly elaborate, and they showcase the work of some of the most gifted artists in the world.

Did you feel like, with Hello Ladies, you wanted your own showcase—your own Curb, so to speak?

Bringing women leaders who are changing the world to our state to showcase them.

A Fox News contributor went so far as to showcase the many brands of boot available to our troops.

One day the customer came in as usual, laid his nickel on the showcase, and called for his stale loaves.

As he said this the poor fellow broke down, bowed his head on the showcase, and cried like a child.

Little Jim scampered across the aisle and stood on tiptoe peering into a showcase.

Lapin demanded as he strode up to the showcase and pulled out the costume indicated by Elkan.

Lapin paused in his progress toward his office and even as he did so Elkan's eyes strayed to a glass-covered showcase.

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