show

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃəʊ/
/ʃoʊ/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

A play, dance, or other entertainment.

2 Definition

An exhibition of items.

Example Sentences
  • art show;  dog show
3 Definition

A broadcast program/programme.

Example Sentences
  • radio show;  television show
4 Definition

A movie.

Example Sentences
  • Let's catch a show.
5 Definition

An agricultural show.

Example Sentences
  • I'm taking the kids to the show on Tuesday.
6 Definition

A project or presentation.

Example Sentences
  • Let's get on with the show.   Let's get this show on the road.   They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.   It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.
7 Definition

A demonstration.

Example Sentences
  • show of force
8 Definition

Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)

Example Sentences
  • The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.
9 Definition

Outward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance.

10 Definition

(with "the") The major leagues.

Example Sentences
  • He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.
11 Definition

A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.

12 Definition

Pretence.

13 Definition

Sign, token, or indication.

14 Definition

Semblance; likeness; appearance.

15 Definition

Plausibility.

16 Definition

A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To display, to have somebody see (something).

Example Sentences
  • All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.
2 Definition

To bestow; to confer.

3 Definition

To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

4 Definition

To guide or escort.

Example Sentences
  • Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.
5 Definition

To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

Example Sentences
  • At length, his gloom showed.
6 Definition

To put in an appearance; show up.

Example Sentences
  • We waited for an hour, but they never showed.
7 Definition

To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.

8 Definition

(racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.

Example Sentences
  • In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.
9 Definition

To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.