showing

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noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ How to pronounce showing (audio)
Synonyms of showingnext
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 5a
fashion showings
2
: performance, record
made a good showing in competition
3
a
: a statement or presentation of a case
b
: appearance, evidence

showing

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present participle of show entry 1

Examples of showing in a Sentence

Noun The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.
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Noun
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 After an ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, Jim Harbaugh wanted to see a better showing from his team in its final preseason test. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Following Madagascar’s showing at Venice Biennale, Yavarhoussen and Andrianomearisoa cofounded Hakanto Contemporary in February 2020, with the artist serving as artistic director. — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Producer and 10 Lives founder and CEO Daniel Catullo set the stage for such a party by introducing the film and encouraging audience members to get out of their seats during the showing and record clips of the doc. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of showing was before the 12th century

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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

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