showcase
/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.92 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.
noun
A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.
Example Sentences
- "I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."
- "Today's debates over the place of religion in modern life often showcase the claim that belief in God stifles reason and science."
- "The women usually wore bikini tops with shorts, swimsuits underneath cover-ups or just swimsuits. Men came in various types of trunks, from traditional boxers, to Speedos, to G-string trunks that showcased their packages."
- "A traveling exhibition titled 'Sunshine Moving Elementary School', presented by the National Museum of Natural Science in partnership with DELTA Electronics Foundation, will be showcased at the Museum's plaza on Shi-tun Road from Feb. 27 through Apr. 9, 2014. The exhibition will inspire people of every age to be part of green revolution with the example of Ming-chuan Elementary School in Namahsia District, Kaohsiung City."
- "The manufacturer showcased vehicles in September 2018, at Derby Litchurch Lane, but they won't be in traffic this year."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
- British English: /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/