showcase

  • 11showcase — show|case [ˈʃəukeıs US ˈʃou ] n 1.) an event or situation that is designed to show the good qualities of a person, organization, product etc showcase for ▪ The new musical is a good showcase for her talents. 2.) a glass box containing objects for …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12showcase — [[t]ʃo͟ʊkeɪs[/t]] showcases, showcasing, showcased 1) N COUNT A showcase is a glass container with valuable objects inside it, for example at an exhibition or in a museum. 2) N COUNT: with supp You use showcase to refer to a situation or setting… …

    English dictionary

  • 13showcase — show•case [[t]ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs[/t]] n. v. cased, cas•ing 1) a glass case for the display and protection of articles 2) an exhibit or display, usu. of an ideal or representative model of something 3) sbz the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 14showcase — verb Showcase is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑gallery Showcase is used with these nouns as the object: ↑art, ↑artist, ↑collection, ↑product, ↑skill, ↑talent, ↑wares, ↑work …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 15showcase — show|case1 [ ʃou,keıs ] noun count 1. ) an event that emphasizes the good qualities of someone or something: The NCAA championships are a showcase for talented players heading for the NBA. 2. ) a box or piece of furniture with glass sides that is …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 16showcase — noun (C) 1 an event or situation that is designed to show the good qualities of a person, organization, product etc (+ for): The new musical is a good showcase for her talents. 2 a glass box containing objects for people to look at in a shop, at… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 17showcase — I. noun Date: 1835 1. a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum 2. a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone especially in an attractive or favorable aspect II.… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 18Showcase — Show|case [ ʃoʊkeɪs], der od. das; , [s]: (in der Musikbranche) [zu Zwecken der Public Relations arrangierter] Auftritt eines Musikers, einer Musikerin, eines Ensembles vor einem Publikum aus ausgewählten Personen. * * * Showcase  … …

    Universal-Lexikon

  • 19showcase — /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/ (say shohkays) noun 1. a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc. 2. a setting or display for exhibiting something at its best, or on a trial basis. –verb (t) (showcased, showcasing) 3. to display… …

  • 20showcase — n. & v. n. 1 a glass case used for exhibiting goods etc. 2 a place or medium for presenting (esp. attractively) to general attention. v.tr. display in or as if in a showcase …

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