showbiz

noun

show·​biz ˈshō-ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)
often attributive
showbizzy adjective

Examples of showbiz in a Sentence

Sometimes the critics love you and sometimes they hate you. That's showbiz.
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The musical grinds to a halt whenever Norma is offstage and a chorus of showbiz wannabes, clad in cargo pants and hoodies, scavenge for their next meal ticket. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 The Maze Runner star was thrilled to hear that Jason Reitman was starting production on Saturday Night, the showbiz drama pulling back the curtain on the backstage turmoil leading up to the first-ever SNL broadcast in 1975. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024 To me, Amelia offers both the magnetic appeal of the new-school creator and the showbiz chops of a classic presenter. Sean Evans, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 Born in London to married actors Judy Loe and the late Richard Beckinsale, Kate has followed in her parent’s showbiz footsteps. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for showbiz 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showbiz was in 1872

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“Showbiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showbiz. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

showbiz

noun
show·​biz -ˌbiz How to pronounce showbiz (audio)

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