showcase
Americannoun
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a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.
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an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.
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the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis.
The club is a showcase for new comics.
verb (used with object)
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to exhibit or display.
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to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase.
The bar showcases young jazz pianists.
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to show to best advantage.
The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.
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to present as a special event.
The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.
adjective
noun
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a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop
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a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage
verb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of showcase
Explanation
A chef who crafts an elaborate seven-course meal featuring their finest dishes has created a culinary showcase, highlighting their skills and talents in the kitchen. To showcase means to put on an impressive presentation, typically referring to skills and talents. The word can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to an event or exhibit that highlights the best features, like a student art showcase or a talent show. As a verb, it means to prominently exhibit something, such as showcasing your skills in a presentation or new products at a trade fair.
Vocabulary lists containing showcase
Example Sentences
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For the three-year-old San Francisco-based startup, the finished film is essentially a showcase, designed to sell Hollywood studios on the quality of its AI products.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 1958, was groundbreaking for the way it provided a showcase for Asian American performers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Xi and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
But now Peter Philips, a "key figure" in the international pop art movement who died in June 2025, is to be celebrated with an exhibition to showcase his work.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But I couldn’t imagine he would pass up the chance to showcase Anna May.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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