showing

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ 

1

a

: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display

b

: the presentation of a movie

c

: show sense 5

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

Examples of showing in a Sentence

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.

Recent Examples on the Web

After a disappointing attacking showing in that match, despite ending in a 3-2 Mexico win, manager Javier Aguirre opted to change his formation. —Jon Arnold, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Fields had a strong showing last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, passing for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and an interception, and rushing for 289 yards and five more scores while leading them to a 4-2 record. —Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

Spain continued its strong showing, with Sherry producers standing out: González Byass won two Best in Show awards, contributing to Spain’s total of 105 top-tier medals: five Best in Show, 16 Platinum, and 84 Gold. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Those who miss this showing — or want to see it again — can see it on Saturday, June 28 at Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for showing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Legal Definition

showing

noun

show·​ing

: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument

appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing

—D. A. Grossbaum

failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence