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

Health care stocks had a mixed showing on the day after the election. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024

The vulnerable Republican incumbents were helped by former President Trump’s strong showing atop the ticket in both states. —Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024

And in Week 9, Young had his best showing in the NFL so far, leading Carolina to a 23-22 win over the New Orleans Saints – the team’s first win with Young as the quarterback since Week 15 last year. —Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024

After the tree lighting, the Bend Theater will have a free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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