noun
showman
Showman (noun) means someone skilled at presenting or performing for an audience, often the person running a show such as a circus. Example: “The old ringmaster was a natural showman who could work any crowd.”
noun
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Someone skilled at presenting or performing for an audience, often the person running a show such as a circus.
"The old ringmaster was a natural showman who could work any crowd."
"As a showman, he knew exactly when to pause for effect."
How to use showman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who is good at entertaining or presenting things dramatically, especially as a job.
Common pairings
a natural showman
showman instinct
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From show + man.
Synonyms
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What does “showman” mean?
The word “showman” means someone skilled at presenting or performing for an audience, often the person running a show such as a circus. In plain terms, a person who is good at entertaining or presenting things dramatically, especially as a job.
How do you use “showman” in a sentence?
Here is “showman” used in a sentence: “The old ringmaster was a natural showman who could work any crowd.”
What part of speech is “showman”?
“Showman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of showman?
"showman" (noun) means someone skilled at presenting or performing for an audience, often the person running a show such as a circus.
