show business
nounDefinition of show business
: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, motion pictures, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Examples of show business in a Sentence
She has been in show business for over 30 years.
actors trying to break into show business
Recent Examples on the Web
Mickey Mouse has had a 90-year career in show business -- so far. — Robert Lloyd, chicagotribune.com, "A generation later, ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ and ‘Invader Zim’ are still ahead of their time," 18 Aug. 2019 In 2013, the television network IFC signed up Ms. Micucci and Ms. Lindhome to produce and star in a sitcom about two women in a comedy band who are trying to catch a break in show business and in romance — a series about themselves, in other words. — Noam Scheiber, New York Times, "Is Peak TV Really a Bonanza for Female Comics? That’s a Laugh," 25 July 2019 Before landing her role as Hannah Montana, Miley already had a taste of show business. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Miley Cyrus's Net Worth Is High Enough to Buy Liam Hemsworth Whatever He Wants," 19 July 2019 Corden also happens to be one of the hardest-working people in show business. — Gregory Ellwood, latimes.com, "James Corden shakes it up with ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ hosting the Tonys and, soon, ‘Cats’," 10 June 2019 Success in show business has begotten success in the hospitality business. — Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, "Chazz Palminteri’s Bedford Tale," 3 Apr. 2018 The two had as tempestuous a relationship as any in show business, which the series explores, with (hopefully) some fabulous dance sequences. — Vogue, "9 Things to Watch in April on Netflix, HBO and More," 29 Mar. 2019 The fact is that Carrot Top has figured out something essential about surviving in show business. — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, "How Carrot Top Wins in Vegas (Yes, He Can Be Funny)," 6 May 2018 How did this incredible foursome — with a combined age of 372 years and nearly as many awards for all their triumphs in show business — end up in the movie? — Joe Mcgovern, EW.com, "How four comedy legends were cast in Toy Story 4," 28 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'show business.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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