show girl

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noun

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

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Origin of show girl

First recorded in 1920–25

Words nearby show girl

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How to use show girl in a sentence

"He'll do, I think, as a Show Girl," the dance-master mused dreamily.
Biltmore Oswald|J. Thorne Smith, Jr.
As a Show Girl, it has been my lot to be provided with one of these fiendish devices of medieval days.
Biltmore Oswald|J. Thorne Smith, Jr.
This evening I was shipped back to camp a thoroughly discredited Show Girl.
Biltmore Oswald|J. Thorne Smith, Jr.
Well, it sure ain't no job for Sophy the Satin-skinned Show-girl—nor yet for two nice, quiet little fellers like you an' me.
The Definite Object|Jeffery Farnol

A "show-girl" may be lovely to look at as she stands in a seemingly unstudied position and in perfect clothes.
Etiquette|Emily Post

British Dictionary definitions for show girl

showgirl

/ (ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl) /

noun

a girl who appears in variety shows, nightclub acts, etc, esp as a singer or dancer

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