Showstopper: meaning, definitions and examples

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showstopper

[ ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpər ]

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entertainment industry

A showstopper is a performance, song, or act that receives such a positive reaction from the audience that it forces the show to pause momentarily to allow for applause or cheers.

Synonyms

crowd-pleaser, scene-stealer, show-stopping

Examples of usage

The final number of the musical was a real showstopper, with the audience giving a standing ovation.
Her solo performance was a showstopper, leaving the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "showstopper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fator decisivo

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण बाधा

🇩🇪 Showstopper

🇮🇩 penghalang utama

🇺🇦 перешкода

🇵🇱 przeszkoda

🇯🇵 ショーストッパー

🇫🇷 obstacle majeur

🇪🇸 obstáculo principal

🇹🇷 önemli engel

🇰🇷 주요 장애물

🇸🇦 عائق رئيسي

🇨🇿 hlavní překážka

🇸🇰 hlavná prekážka

🇨🇳 主要障碍

🇸🇮 glavna ovira

🇮🇸 aðalhindrun

🇰🇿 негізгі кедергі

🇬🇪 მთავარი დაბრკოლება

🇦🇿 əsas maneə

🇲🇽 obstáculo principal

Word origin

The term 'showstopper' originated in the world of theater, where it refers to a performance that is so outstanding that it brings the show to a temporary halt due to the audience's overwhelming reaction. Over time, the term has been adopted in other entertainment industries, such as music and television, to describe similarly remarkable moments that captivate and impress audiences.