showcase
noun
show·case
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Definition of showcase
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
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: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase
verb
showcased;
showcasing
Definition of showcase (Entry 2 of 2)
: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
showcase new talent
Examples of showcase in a Sentence
Noun
The convention was a showcase of the company's new products.Verb
The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The annual event is a showcase for talent in several categories: growing vegetables, canning, artwork, quilting, hobbies and crafts, floral arrangements, collections. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "Ekonk Grange Opens Doors To Community," 19 Aug. 2019 But for many other players, these machines are accessible and affordable tools for exploring classic games, and the Genesis Mini is a great showcase for that. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "The Sega Genesis Mini builds on what made Nintendo’s tiny consoles great," 14 Aug. 2019 Dana-Bashian said the new development will be a showcase for the city — a place of leisure and recreation for residents and tourists that takes advantage of the city's location by the lake. — David Tarrant, Dallas News, "Rowlett announces new deal to restart stalled development with Crystal Lagoon along Lake Ray Hubbard," 1 Aug. 2019 Kentucky State Fair 2019 What: The Kentucky State Fair is an annual showcase in Louisville that features livestock exhibits and horse shows, live music, games and activities, amusement park rides, food and merchandise vendors, and more. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, "Green goo and ghost peppers: When fair food entries go wrong, these judges pay the price," 16 Aug. 2019 At the mid-summer The Opening Finals recruiting showcase in Frisco, Texas, Alford talked favorably about Alabama. — Josh Bean | Jbean@al.com, al, "4-star DB picks Texas over Alabama," 16 Aug. 2019 But the lander is a showcase element, and one that Texas lawmakers argue belongs at the Johnson Space Center. — William Harwood, CBS News, "NASA picks Alabama space center to manage lunar lander program," 16 Aug. 2019 Charm City Elite attends those showcases to get college coaches familiar with the team’s players. — Kyle Andrews, baltimoresun.com, "Charm City Elite helping pave way for Baltimore area’s top football talent," 15 Aug. 2019 On Thursday, Toronto programmers also named six TV series set to receive first looks as part of the festival's Primetime showcase. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, "Ron Howard, Brian Grazer Set to Keynote Toronto Film Fest," 15 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
And Nick Boyle, whom the Ravens consider one of the NFL’s top blocking tight ends, has an offense that will showcase his greatest skill. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "Ravens confident they can offset defensive losses with Lamar Jackson at QB," 27 Aug. 2019 The companies that showcase the content of these kid influencers are making millions in the process, while the rules and regulations aimed at protecting children haven't kept up. — Taylor Mooney, CBS News, "Companies make millions off kid influencers, and the law hasn't kept up," 26 Aug. 2019 Here are images that showcase the enormous size of the movement, its longevity, and how, in emulating the power of water, the protestors have found strength in flowing movement and unpredictability. — Johnny Simon, Quartz, "How Hong Kong’s protest movement endures, in photos," 25 Aug. 2019 Steffl had 29 days to write, shoot and edit a three-minute video that would showcase her athletic prowess and tell her family’s story. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, "Growing courage: Stillwater girl to be featured on ‘American Ninja Warrior’," 25 Aug. 2019 Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship this fall is also opening a jewelry area called The Vault that will showcase high-end men’s watches. — Anne D’innocenzio, BostonGlobe.com, "Bro bling: Tiffany introduces men’s jewelry collection," 23 Aug. 2019 Saks Fifth Avenue's new York flagship this fall is also opening a jewelry area called The Vault that will showcase high-end men's watches. — Fortune, "Why Tiffany & Co. Created its First Men’s Collection," 21 Aug. 2019 The songs, which both clock in at just over two minutes, incorporate minimal production, instead featuring gentle guitar melodies that showcase Hawke’s voice. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "Ethan Hawke Proudly Cheers on Daughter Maya as She Releases Two 'Gorgeous' Debut Singles," 18 Aug. 2019 The Storyteller Award seeks to recognize media members who share stories that showcase how the power of sports can inspire people to take action and invest in their community. — Indystar Sports, Indianapolis Star, "IndyStar's Gregg Doyel 1st to win Indiana Sports Corp's Inspiring Sports Storyteller Award," 1 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'showcase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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showcase
noun
English Language Learners Definition of showcase
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a box that has a glass top or sides and that is used for displaying objects in a store, museum, etc.
: an event, occasion, etc., that shows the abilities or good qualities of someone or something in an attractive or favorable way
showcase
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of showcase (Entry 2 of 2)
: to show (something or someone) in an attractive or favorable way
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showcase
noun
show·case
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Kids Definition of showcase
: a protective glass case in which things are displayed
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