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Showpiece (noun) means something of very high quality that people admire when it is shown.

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Something of very high quality that people admire when it is shown.

"Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware." — Phil McNulty, Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool (2012)

An item created purely to be put on display.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from show and piece.

Rhymes for showpiece

Cece niece piece Reece Greece apiece fleece earpiece hairpiece timepiece headpiece mouthpiece

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What is the meaning of showpiece?

"showpiece" (noun) means something of very high quality that people admire when it is shown.

What are the different meanings of showpiece?

"showpiece" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something of very high quality that people admire when it is shown; 2. An item created purely to be put on display.