showcase

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/ ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs /

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noun

a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.

an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.

the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis: The club is a showcase for new comics.

verb (used with object), show·cased, show·cas·ing.

to exhibit or display.

to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase: The bar showcases young jazz pianists.

to show to best advantage: The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.

to present as a special event: The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.

adjective

prominently or proudly regarded or presented: a showcase city.

Nearby words

show-through, showa, showbiz, showboat, showbread, showcase, showd, showdown, shower, shower stall, shower tea

Origin of showcase

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case²

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Examples from the Web for showcase

In the film, Foxx is able to showcase his singing, knack for comedy and all-around versatility.
Jamie Foxx: Get Over the Black ‘Annie’|Stereo Williams|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are striking, incredibly elaborate, and they showcase the work of some of the most gifted artists in the world.
The Incredible Art of Christmas Windows|Barbara Ragghianti|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Did you feel like, with Hello Ladies, you wanted your own showcase—your own Curb, so to speak?
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Bringing women leaders who are changing the world to our state to showcase them.
Women in the World Texas Sneak Peek|Cynthia Allum|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A Fox News contributor went so far as to showcase the many brands of boot available to our troops.
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"Gimme five tickets," said the cop, throwing a five-dollar bill on the showcase.
Options|O. Henry
Dick got up and confirmed their statement, for he knew exactly what was in the showcase at the time he was attacked.
Fame and Fortune Weekly, No. 801, February 4, 1921|Various
Often now when he came he would chat for a while across the showcase.
Sixes and Sevens|O. Henry
And its value increased in one's estimation, after the object had passed from the showcase into his hands.
Original Short Stories, Volume 6 (of 13)|Guy de Maupassant
Look at the way our candy trade has picked up since Mary-'Gusta fixed up the showcase.
Mary-'Gusta|Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for showcase

showcase

/ (ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs) /

noun

a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop

a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage

verb

(tr) to exhibit or display

adjective

displayed or meriting display as in a showcase

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Word Origin and History for showcase

showcase

"glass case for exhibiting valuable things," 1835, from show (v.) + case (n.2). In the extended sense, it is attested from 1937. The verb is first recorded 1945. Related: Showcased; showcasing.

showcase

noun

verb (used with object), show·cased, show·cas·ing.

adjective

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showcase

noun

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