show girl

a woman who appears in the chorus of a show, nightclub act, etc.

QUIZZES

Test your memory on these verbal firecrackers from the week of June 29 to July 5!

Question 1 of 7

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First recorded in 1920–25

The other girl was only an incident, as the 74 show-girl had been to the Bellington boy, and could be disposed of.
The Dust Flower|Basil King
A "show-girl" may be lovely to look at as she stands in a seemingly unstudied position and in perfect clothes.
Etiquette|Emily Post
"You look like a show-girl," was Fannie's enthusiastic comment.
IT and Other Stories|Gouverneur Morris
"All the same you'd make a peach of a show-girl," added Mrs. Bellmore regretfully.
Athalie|Robert W. Chambers

The show-girl will be more dignified perhaps, with a stately bearing.
The Art of Stage Dancing|Ned Wayburn