showgirl

noun

show·​girl ˈshō-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce showgirl (audio)
: a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show

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Orphaned Michelle has become a ward of the state, forced to live with Ted (Jason Alexander), an exploitative slob who sits around watching Vegas showgirls through his neurocaster while his bot version argues with the rebellious teen. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Emma Stone filled her custom Louis Vuitton gown pockets with popcorn and toted a cinema snack box in lieu of a bag, while Miley Cyrus donned two Roberto Cavalli looks—one recent runway, one archival—for a gothic showgirl performance. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 Directed by Gia Coppola and starring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista, the drama follows a former Vegas showgirl navigating life after the spotlight fades. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025 The black dress fit close to her form, with diamond cut-outs and a feathered, sparkling skirt that gave her the showgirl dynamism necessary on stage. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showgirl was in 1836

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“Showgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showgirl. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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