show house

American  

Or showhouse

noun

1. theater.

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show house British  

noun

1. a house on a new estate that is decorated and furnished for prospective buyers to view

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Etymology

Origin of show house

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Your show “House Guest” has barely been around for a year, yet you’ve had so many high-profile guests over to your home, including Kamala Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

When the 49th Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris called, Scott Evans, the host of the YouTube interview show “House Guest,” answered in disbelief.

From Los Angeles Times

Before joining Fox News, Steve Doocy was a features reporter at the Washington, D.C., station WRC-TV, a host for daytime NBC talk show “House Party,” and a host on the cable network America’s Talking, which was the precursor to MSNBC.

From Los Angeles Times

A London actor who starred in hit TV show House of the Dragon has called for better language for people with facial scarring.

From BBC

Richard Osman, who still appears alongside Armstrong on Pointless Celebrities as well as fronting his own show House of Games, would also probably appear if the rules were different, as would quiz show hosts Ross Kemp, Sandi Toksvig and Victoria Coren-Mitchell.

From BBC