showcase

1 of 2

noun

show·​case ˈshō-ˌkās 

1

: a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum

2

: a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase

2 of 2

verb

showcased; showcasing

transitive verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect

showcase new talent

Examples of showcase in a Sentence

Noun

The convention was a showcase of the company's new products.

Verb

The program showcases up-and-coming musicians.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And high school showcases are one way coaches can help their players adapt to the changing times in college sports. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025

World cinema’s premier showcase must also serve local interests, of course — with that first slot now firmly ceded to hometown distributors. —Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 May 2025

Verb

Researchers have already begun to note fascinating facts through the Colorado livestream, which will showcase hundreds of rattlesnakes emerging from an undisclosed private property. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 May 2025

The operator focuses on providing experiences that showcase Inuit culture along with the wildlife and unique landscapes of the Canadian Arctic. —Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for showcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

showcase

1 of 2 noun

show·​case -ˌkās 

: a protective glass case in which things are displayed

showcase

2 of 2 verb

: to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way

showcase new talent