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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He added that it has become his life's work to restore the rainforest and to showcase what could be and what once was.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly toured the Gulf in recent months, sending some 200 troops to showcase Ukrainian drone-interception technologies and to ink deals that could lead to investment and co-production.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The US embassy in New Delhi told AFP that "thousands of tuk-tuks currently in circulation will be sponsored to showcase messages celebrating America's 250th birthday".
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Higgsfield AI is debuting “Hell Grind,” a 95-minute, fully AI-generated movie, at the Cannes Film Festival to showcase its technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“We have got to make a better showcase recipe than those two,” Elizabeth whispers.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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