Showcase: meaning, definitions and examples

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showcase

 

[ ˈʃoʊ.keɪs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

A display or demonstration of a product or products, especially one that is impressive or eye-catching.

Synonyms

demo, display, exhibition

Examples of usage

  • The company set up a showcase of their latest technology at the trade fair.
  • The new smartphone was the showcase of the event.
Context #2 | Verb

presentation

To exhibit or present (a product or products) to the public or potential customers.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, present

Examples of usage

  • The designer showcased her new collection during Fashion Week.
  • The artist will showcase his paintings at the gallery.

Translations

Translations of the word "showcase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitrine

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Schaufenster

🇮🇩 etalase

🇺🇦 вітрина

🇵🇱 witryna

🇯🇵 ショーケース

🇫🇷 vitrine

🇪🇸 vitrina

🇹🇷 vitrin

🇰🇷 진열장

🇸🇦 واجهة عرض

🇨🇿 výloha

🇸🇰 výklad

🇨🇳 展示橱窗

🇸🇮 izložba

🇮🇸 sýningarskáli

🇰🇿 көрме

🇬🇪 ვიტრინა

🇦🇿 vitrin

🇲🇽 vitrina

Etymology

The word 'showcase' originated in the early 18th century from the combination of 'show' and 'case'. It originally referred to a glass case used for displaying or protecting valuable items. Over time, the term evolved to also mean a display or demonstration of products. The concept of showcasing products has become increasingly important in marketing and business, with companies using showcases to highlight their best offerings.

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