noun
Uncommon
showtime
SHOH-tym
Showtime (noun) means the scheduled start time of a performance or event. Example: “Doors open an hour before showtime.”
noun
1
The scheduled start time of a performance or event.
"Ushers announced movie showtimes from the moment the A picture started because the wraparound material was simply not the main attraction."
— Thomas Schatz, Boom and Bust: American Cinema in the 1940s (1999)
"Doors open an hour before showtime."
intj
1
Said to announce that it is time to act or perform.
"He cracked his knuckles, grinned, and said, "Showtime.""
How to use showtime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment a show is due to start, or an exclamation meaning it's time to get going.
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Etymology
From show + time.
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What does “showtime” mean?
The word “showtime” means the scheduled start time of a performance or event. In plain terms, the moment a show is due to start, or an exclamation meaning it's time to get going.
How do you pronounce “showtime”?
“Showtime” is pronounced SHOH-tym (/ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “showtime” in a sentence?
Here is “showtime” used in a sentence: “Doors open an hour before showtime.”
What part of speech is “showtime”?
Depending on how it is used, “showtime” can be a noun and an intj.
Is “showtime” a common word?
“Showtime” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “showtime” have?
“Showtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the scheduled start time of a performance or event.
