: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins
Examples of showtime in a Sentence
We have five minutes until showtime.
Showtime is in five minutes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Finally, the last two notable names arrived, strolling in right before showtime.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
The specific location of the performance is revealed a few hours before showtime.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
But one category, best new artist, will leave voting open all the way through showtime on Sept. 10.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Theatre South Playhouse is part of The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips at 7601 Della Drive, and showtime is 7:30 p.m. July 26.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
The specific location of the performance is revealed a few hours before showtime.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
But one category, best new artist, will leave voting open all the way through showtime on Sept. 10.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Theatre South Playhouse is part of The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips at 7601 Della Drive, and showtime is 7:30 p.m. July 26.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
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“Showtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showtime. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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showtime
noun
show·time
ˈshō-ˌtīm 
: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins
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