show business

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noun

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

Nearby words

show, show and tell, show bag, show bill, show biz, show business, show card, show cause order, show copy, show day, show geranium

Origin of show business

First recorded in 1925–30

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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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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show business

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show business

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