showplace
Americannoun
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an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
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any house, building, office, etc., that is beautifully furnished and is considered of flawless taste.
His home was a showplace.
noun
Etymology
Origin of showplace
Example Sentences
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Those who have studied the current Studio Tour like to point out that it’s not the first time Universal opened its gates to become a public showplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 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
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