show ring

noun

: a ring (as at a cattle show) where animals are displayed

Examples of show ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Troyer has spent much of her time outside school training Ken to be comfortable around people, washing him and teaching him how to walk in a show ring. Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2024 As an adult, Hannah still participates in the show ring. Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023 The trainer began working with me to groom Royal for the show ring. Elizabeth G. Rowan, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2023 Her mother then plaits her thick hair into two Dutch braids that fit under her helmet for the show ring. Mckenna Oxenden, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for show ring 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of show ring was in 1839

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“Show ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20ring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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