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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The announcement was made at the Computex conference, the annual event that acts as a showcase for Taiwan’s technology industry.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Each of the previous 32 primetime sessions - scheduled to showcase the sport to the largest possible audience in France, Europe and the US - had been allocated to men's matches.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The prime-time evening programs, for example, showcase features that have the highest entertainment value, starting with the Saturday 7:30 p.m. screening of Budd Boetticher’s 1955 “The Magnificent Matador.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Featuring Betty Boop, Popeye and even Superman, the shorts gathered on a new Blu-ray set showcase the inventiveness of an early animation studio very different from Disney.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
We were rehearsing for the showcase when our ballet teacher had us join hands to form a circle.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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