Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

showtime

/ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.39 in modern English

Syllables: show-time
IPA: /ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The time at which an entertainment event is set to begin.

noun

The time for action.

intj

A declaration that something is about to happen, particularly that the person speaking is about to act.

Example Sentences

"Ushers announced movie showtimes from the moment the A picture started because the wraparound material was simply not the main attraction."
""It's showtime," said Staff Sergeant Wallace Mains, a section leader in the 81mm mortar platoon, as he picked up his gear […]"

Etymology

From show + time.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/

Inflected Forms

showtimes (plural) show time (alternative) showtime! (canonical)

Synonyms

beginning commencement first outset get-go start kickoff starting time offset

Questions

How do you pronounce showtime?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/.
What does showtime mean?: The time at which an entertainment event is set to begin.
Where does showtime come from?: From show + time.

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