show business

noun

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

show business

noun

1. Informal term: show biz. the entertainment industry, including theatre, films, television, and radio

Word History and Origins

Origin of show business¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Murphy took a break from show business in 2011 after a string of what he called “s— movies.”

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Mel Brooks is the reason why so many of us went into comedy, is why young Jewish boys thought it was possible to get into show business.

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“The rule of show business is: If it’s the first week of my album release and you are saying either my name or my album title, you’re helping.”

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Swift described “The Life of a Showgirl” as a record about show business and living a public life.

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“It’s the most difficult job in all of show business.”

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