showcase

[shoh-keys]

noun

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

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

3. the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis.

   The club is a showcase for new comics.

verb (used with object)

showcased, showcasing 

1. to exhibit or display.

2. to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase.

   The bar showcases young jazz pianists.

3. to show to best advantage.

   The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing.

4. to present as a special event.

   The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play.

adjective

1. prominently or proudly regarded or presented.

   a showcase city.

showcase

/ ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs /

noun

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

2. a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage

verb

1. (tr) to exhibit or display

adjective

1. displayed or meriting display as in a showcase

Word History and Origins

Origin of showcase¹

First recorded in 1830–40; show + case ²

Example Sentences

Santa Margarita faces Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in a 7 p.m. basketball game as part of a daylong showcase.

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Tao Tao was the first captive cub born naturally, just as he would have been in the wild,showcasing right from the get-go a significant change in the three-stage training program.

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The Village has been a showcase for Hollywood premieres since its opening in 1931, a tradition the partners say they intend to continue.

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Case in point: The Venice Fest, which started as an intimate block party in Mar Vista and has grown into a Westside staple and massive showcase for the local creative scene.

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He said Big Weekend coming to his hometown was "absolutely brilliant" and hopes it will showcase the positive atmosphere within the city.

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