showtime

American

[shoh-tahym] / ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm /

noun

the time times at which an entertainment is scheduled to begin.

Etymology

Origin of showtime

Example Sentences

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She thought it got the boy’s attention, but he could just have been studying the showtimes displayed behind her.

From Literature

But the broadcaster quietly announced hours before showtime that the segment would "air in a future broadcast," replacing it with a piece on the sherpas working on Mount Everest.

From Barron's

Half an hour before showtime on this sunny Saturday afternoon, I’m one of the only patrons in the lobby.

From Salon

But when every showtime at his Pennsylvania and Delaware theaters had strong presales, he added screens.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the curtain finally lifting on Tuesday, the Lakers are not quite ready for showtime.

From Los Angeles Times

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