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showbiz

 

[ หˆสƒoสŠหŒbษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment industry

The show business refers to the entertainment industry, including television, movies, music, and theater. It encompasses all aspects of entertainment production, distribution, and consumption.

Synonyms

Hollywood, celebrity world, entertainment industry.

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Word Description / Examples
showbiz

This is the same word as the first entry; it was duplicated in the list.

  • Her name became synonymous with the glitzy world of showbiz.
  • Showbiz news often focuses more on drama than actual achievements.
entertainment industry

A broader term that encompasses all sectors involved in providing entertainment, including film, music, theater, and television. Used in more formal or business-related discussions.

  • The entertainment industry faced significant challenges during the pandemic.
  • She pursued a career in the entertainment industry as a film producer.
Hollywood

Specifically refers to the American film industry, often used to denote glamour, fame, and the film business centered in Los Angeles. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation implying superficiality.

  • He moved to Hollywood to try his luck in the movies.
  • Hollywood's latest blockbuster has broken several box office records.
celebrity world

Refers to the collective environment or arena where famous people, their lives, and their activities are the main focus. Often used when talking about gossip, scandals, or personal lives of celebrities.

  • The celebrity world was rocked by the sudden breakup of the star couple.
  • He quickly became a household name in the celebrity world after his breakout role.

Examples of usage

  • Many aspiring actors dream of making it big in showbiz.
  • She has been working in showbiz for over a decade now.
  • The showbiz industry can be competitive and challenging.
  • Showbiz events often attract a lot of media attention.
  • In showbiz, success often comes with hard work and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "showbiz" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เคฌเคฟเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพัƒ-ะฑั–ะทะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผใƒ“ใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‡ผ๋น„์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฑููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅจฑไนๅœˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ showbiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพัƒ-ะฑะธะทะฝะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸou-biznes

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ showbiz

Etymology

The term 'showbiz' originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial abbreviation of 'show business.' It gained popularity in the entertainment world to refer to the industry as a whole. Showbiz has become synonymous with glamor, fame, and celebrity culture, reflecting the allure and excitement of the entertainment world.

See also: show, showable, showcase, showcased, showdown, showed, shower, showery, showily, showiness, showing, showjumper, showman, showmanship, showmen, shown, showpiece, showroom, shows, showstopper, showup, showy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,241, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.