show girl

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noun

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

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show card, show cause order, show copy, show day, show geranium, show girl, show house, show me state, show must go on, the, show of hands, show off

Origin of show girl

First recorded in 1920–25

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Examples from the Web for show girl

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