showcase
Americannoun
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showcases
plural
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a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
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an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
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the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis.
The club is a showcase for new comics.
verb (used with object)
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showcases,
present (3rd person singular)
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showcased,
past participle, past
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showcasing
present participle
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to exhibit or display.
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to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase.
The bar showcases young jazz pianists.
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to show to best advantage.
The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.
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to present as a special event.
The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.
adjective
noun
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a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
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a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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showcasesimple
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showcasessimple
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have showcasedperfect
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has showcasedperfect
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am showcasingprogressive
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are showcasingprogressive
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is showcasingprogressive
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have been showcasingperfect progressive
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has been showcasingperfect progressive
Past
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showcasedsimple
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had showcasedperfect
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was showcasingprogressive
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were showcasingprogressive
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had been showcasingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of showcase
Explanation
A chef who crafts an elaborate seven-course meal featuring their finest dishes has created a culinary showcase, highlighting their skills and talents in the kitchen. To showcase means to put on an impressive presentation, typically referring to skills and talents. The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an event or exhibit that highlights the best features, like a student art showcase or a talent show. As a verb, it means to prominently exhibit something, such as showcasing your skills in a presentation or new products at a trade fair.
Vocabulary lists containing showcase
Example Sentences
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Spence said he spent a lot of time working with the arranger to choose the music, curate and trim the showcase.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Nice showcase for Rolie’s organ work, though, on one of the last Journey singles he played on before leaving the band.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Palantir used its 11th customer forum on Thursday to showcase how it’s moving its AI development into production.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
“That bond, that closeness — those types of things inspire me to show up and take photos of people. To showcase that they are important.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
But I couldn’t imagine he would pass up the chance to showcase Anna May.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
McCarty, a 13-year-old quarterback and influencer in Alabama, got a free helmet that he showcases online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
London’s priciest neighborhoods are showcases for ostentatious automobiles at all times of year, V12 engines roaring through streets where speed limits top out at 20 miles-per-hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a recent client note, Barclays analyst Dan Levy said that while he expects “limited incrementals” from Thursday’s event, Tesla’s showcases “often generate hype/momentum given the ‘meme’ nature of the stock.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
He is neat on the ball and unafraid to take risks - a return of 15 goals and 21 assists for Liverpool, across all competitions, showcases what he can do.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
She ate the ice cream steadily, then she fell to on the cake again, looking about at the showcases.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
The company also showcased expanded manufacturing capabilities using a robotic-arm to create a seamless, laceless upper part of a sneaker in minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Jacobs could recognize the architect’s hallmark design elements showcased in the home, explaining: “The house was living proof of Wright’s hallmark Usonian principle, emphasizing a close connection between a structure and its surrounding environment.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
More than 140 acts performed across the five music stages which showcased a mix of indie-rock, folk and alternative artists.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
He drove a baby-blue Volkswagen Beetle, wore outlandish suits cut from colorful fabrics, and showcased a thick, fashionable mustache.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
The center is also part of the "Dinosaurs of the Pyrenees" project, a network of museums and interpretation centers showcasing the rich paleontological record of the Catalan Pyrenees.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Cybersecurity stocks were the top performers in the S&P 500 on Monday, showcasing how the technology trade has become starkly divided in the face of escalating warnings about artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
TD’s C$150 billion pledge lands as Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a high-profile summit in Toronto aimed at showcasing major Canadian infrastructure and industrial projects to top global investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Neeleman also vocally refutes the idea of being a tradwife while, for example, showcasing the joys of making homemade cheese while an infant is strapped to her.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
He grins, showcasing his solo left dimple that I didn’t notice before, and slips into the pool beside me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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