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Definition show in British English

show noun

noun
/ʃəʊ/
Example

She had tickets to see the new show at the Aldwych Theatre.

Example

The show features three new actors in the main roles.

Example

She walked out three days before the show was due to open.

Example

She only had a small part but she stole the show.

Synonyms and related words
act appearance booking
Example

It's the funniest comedy show on television.

Example

I listened to a Radio 2 show hosted by Paul Jones.

Example

They spend their days watching game shows.

Synonyms and related words
box set breakfast television broadcast
1.2

an exhibition

Example

a fashion/flower show

Synonyms and related words
exhibition show fair
1.3

any type of event or occasion

Example

The interview turned out to be quite a show.

Synonyms and related words
episode events incident
2

something that you do in order to make people realize what your opinions or intentions are

Example

The attack was clearly intended as a show of force.

Example

In a rare show of unity, both Catholic and Protestant leaders appeared together at yesterday's peace rally.

Synonyms and related words
language speech communications
2.1

an occasion when you pretend to have particular feelings

Example

They made a show of affection for the sake of the children.

Example

The kisses and warm words were clearly just for show.

Synonyms and related words
dishonesty deceit corruption
3

used to describe a boastful person whose words are not matched with action

Example

Later on I regretted hiring him as he was just all show and no go.

Definition show in British English

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