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• present participle of show.

showing

American  

[shoh-ing] / ˈʃoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

• showings
  plural

1. a show, display, or exhibition.

2. the act of putting something on display.

3. a performance or record considered for the impression it makes.

   She made a bad showing in high school but did better in college.

4. a setting forth or presentation, as of facts or conditions.

5. Also called show piece. a rock specimen revealing the presence of a certain mineral.

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showing British  

/ ˈʃəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. a presentation, exhibition, or display

2. manner of presentation; performance

3. evidence

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• showings
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of showing

First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; see show, -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

showing showings

The memory-chip giant is showing signs of life Tuesday but we’ve been here before.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

"We're hopeful, though, because the findings line up with a lot of epidemiological results showing age as a major risk factor for Alzheimer's and atherosclerosis, and liver damage as a risk factor for Alzheimer's."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Despite another miserable showing by Jaissle's side, the Toon Army had stuck by the team from start to finish before a chorus of boos echoed around St James' Park at the final whistle.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

And he’s showing it again for the Arizona Cardinals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

He was all amazement, teeth showing yellow, eyes too eager.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

They have also cut the price twice, but in the last two weeks, haven’t had any showings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Given Foden's promising showings as a box-to-box midfielder last season – there is also a possibility both him and Cherki play through the middle together at some point this season.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

The same year “Rocky Horror Picture Show” hit cinemas in 1975, its Broadway run at the Belasco Theatre shuttered after 45 showings and negative reviews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The latest polls suggest that a full 20 percent of the electorate intends to vote for the bin, a gigantic improvement on any of Binface’s past showings, and in any case an embarrassment for Farage.

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026

Mama said absolutely, definitely no apartment showings on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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