Synonyms

showgirl

British

/ ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl /

noun

a girl who appears in variety shows, nightclub acts, etc, esp as a singer or dancer

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Example Sentences

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For this year's show, the "Provenza" singer is expected to embrace the "Caribbean showgirl" aesthetic of her latest project, "Tropicoqueta."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As Swift and Carpenter say, “You don’t know the life of a showgirl, babe, and you’re never gonna wanna.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Travis added: "Literally living the life of a showgirl."

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Mark my words: This isn’t the last we’ve seen of this showgirl.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025

He backed away, but the molting showgirl of a snake wasn’t having it.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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