show business

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noun

the entertainment industry, as theater, motion pictures, television, radio, carnival, and circus.

Origin of show business

First recorded in 1925–30

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Related Words for show business

theater, Broadway, Hollywood, footlights

Examples from the Web for show business

Contemporary Examples of show business

When it comes to documentary film portraits of show-business personalities, there are multiple obstacles to be overcome.
In New Roman Polanski Documentary, An Odd Evasion of Rape Controversy
Richard Porton
May 17, 2012
Whoopi must have known what was going on considering her own unique journey in show-business breaking barriers.
My Music Isn’t Too Gay!
Sir Ari Gold
June 26, 2011
The lure of the sequin propelled her into show-business and a starring role in the legendary Pearl Box Review.
Why Drag Queens Should Handle Disaster Relief
Simon Doonan
June 4, 2010

Historical Examples of show business

In the show-business a bull is a bull, whether it's a lady-bull or a gentleman-bull.
From Place to Place
Irvin S. Cobb
For the next week the "show-business" was relegated to the background.
My Actor-Husband
Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for show business

show business

noun

the entertainment industry, including theatre, films, television, and radioInformal term: show biz

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