show business
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of show business
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Coming up is a documentary on the musician Billy Strings and farther down the road “something on the first Comedy Relief,” where, in 1986, Apatow had his first job in show business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Popularity can make or break a career in show business.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
The way “Hacks” balances professional wish fulfillment with the cold reality of show business won’t soon be matched by another series, if it ever happens at all.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
White works in a nascent middle ground in the show business economy, between YouTube creators chasing algorithms and professionals backed by studios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Roy’s mother kept track of the actress’s soaring career in the show business columns, where it was reported that she’d signed a deal to appear in the next Adam Sandler movie.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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