showcase
SHOH-kays
Showcase (noun) means a glass case used to display items attractively. Example: “The museum keeps its oldest coins in a locked showcase near the entrance.”
noun
1
A glass case used to display items attractively.
"The museum keeps its oldest coins in a locked showcase near the entrance."
"She admired the jewellery in the lit showcase at the front of the shop."
"The trophies were arranged in a glass showcase."
2
An event or setting designed to display something at its best.
"The school fair is a showcase for our students' art and music."
"The festival serves as a showcase for young filmmakers hoping to be noticed."
"The concert was a showcase for the band's new material."
verb
1
To present or display something in the best possible way.
"The chef wants to showcase fresh seasonal vegetables in every dish."
"Our website showcases the best photographs from members all over the country."
"The exhibition showcases local artists."
How to use showcase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA display case, or to present something to show it off well.
Common pairings
showcase talent
a showcase event
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Word forms
- Plural
- showcases
- Third person singular
- showcases
- Past tense
- showcased
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Etymology
From show + case.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for showcase
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What does “showcase” mean?
The word “showcase” means a glass case used to display items attractively. In plain terms, a display case, or to present something to show it off well.
How do you pronounce “showcase”?
“Showcase” is pronounced SHOH-kays (/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “showcase” in a sentence?
Here is “showcase” used in a sentence: “The trophies were arranged in a glass showcase.”
What part of speech is “showcase”?
Depending on how it is used, “showcase” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “showcase” a common word?
“Showcase” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “showcase” have?
“Showcase” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a glass case used to display items attractively.
What is the difference between a showcase and a display case?
A display case is any case used to exhibit items, while a showcase is specifically a glass case designed to display things attractively, often at their best. 'Showcase' also has a broader meaning: any event or setting arranged to present something to advantage.
What is the difference between showcase and show off?
To showcase something means to present it in the best possible way, usually with a positive, professional tone. To show off often carries a boastful or negative connotation, suggesting you are displaying something mainly to impress people.
What is the difference between showcase and highlight?
To highlight something is to draw attention to one particular feature of it. To showcase something is to put it on full display so it is seen at its best, which usually implies a more complete or prominent presentation.
What words commonly follow 'showcase'?
As a verb, showcase is frequently followed by words like talent, skills, work, products, or ability, as in 'showcase your talent.' As a noun it appears in phrases such as 'showcase event.'
