showplace

American  

[shoh-pleys] / ˈʃoʊˌpleɪs /

noun

1. an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.

2. any house, building, office, etc., that is beautifully furnished and is considered of flawless taste.

   His home was a showplace.

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showplace British  

/ ˈʃəʊˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place exhibited or visited for its beauty, historic interest, etc

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Etymology

Origin of showplace

First recorded in 1570–80; show + place

Example Sentences

Spanning half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, the Mediterranean-style showplace is perched on a hill with sweeping views of the neighborhoods below.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023

He expects that the day after the curtain comes down for the last time, the prop will begin the journey to its new showplace.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

The gathering at the Potomac River showplace crowned 13 new national individual and team champions at every grade level from kindergarten through high school.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022

For $1.8 million: A renovated showplace in Los Angeles, a ranch house in Sonoma and a midcentury home in Orinda.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

The house is a showplace for the Kwangs’ many guests and visiting dignitaries, trimmed in heavy damask and chintz, with freshly cut flowers.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee