showpiece

[shoh-pees]

noun

1. something that is displayed or exhibited.

   Synonyms: gem, prize, masterpiece

2. something exhibited or worthy of exhibiting as a fine example of its kind.

   Synonyms: gem, prize, masterpiece

showpiece

/ ˈʃəʊˌpiːs /

noun

1. anything displayed or exhibited

2. anything prized as a very fine example of its type

Word History and Origins

Origin of showpiece¹

First recorded in 1880–85; show + piece

Example Sentences

He won a tense fifth frame, coming from 54-0 down, before wrapping the match up with a break of 93 to book his place in Sunday's showpiece.

From BBC

After Kirk was shot dead in Utah on 10 September, a vast and multi-agency security operation is being implemented for the showpiece golf contest between teams representing Europe and the United States.

From BBC

It will be only Canada's second final appearance, after they lost to England in the 2014 showpiece.

From BBC

Its lavish, privately funded $73-million Performing Arts Center is the showpiece, where only white wine is sold, lest a splash of red stain the carpeting.

From Los Angeles Times

While he knew he had work to do to capture the gold, the world record was "on the cards" in the showpiece.

From BBC