noun
showmanship
SHOH-muhn-shihp
Showmanship (noun) means Skill at putting on an engaging, confident performance or presentation. Example: “His showmanship kept even the back rows of the theater watching closely.”
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Skill at putting on an engaging, confident performance or presentation.
"His showmanship kept even the back rows of the theater watching closely."
"The chef's showmanship turned a simple cooking demo into entertainment."
"The act was clean and well-rehearsed, but the performers lacked the showmanship that would have made it great."
How to use showmanship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe skill of putting on a good, confident show for an audience.
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Word forms
- Plural
- showmanships
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Etymology
From showman + -ship.
Rhymes for showmanship
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What does “showmanship” mean?
The word “showmanship” means skill at putting on an engaging, confident performance or presentation. In plain terms, the skill of putting on a good, confident show for an audience.
How do you pronounce “showmanship”?
“Showmanship” is pronounced SHOH-muhn-shihp (/ˈʃəʊ.mən.ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “showmanship” in a sentence?
Here is “showmanship” used in a sentence: “His showmanship kept even the back rows of the theater watching closely.”
What part of speech is “showmanship”?
“Showmanship” is a noun.
