showcase
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to show the best parts or qualities of something so people can see how good it is.
v.to exhibit or present something in a way that highlights its best features or qualities. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The festival is a great way to showcase local food and music to tourists.”
In context“The annual gala was designed to showcase the innovative research conducted by the university's postgraduate students over the last decade.”
UsageOften used in professional or creative contexts to describe presenting work to an audience.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an event, program, or place that is used to show off someone's talents or new products.
n.a setting, occasion, or medium specifically intended for exhibiting something or someone in an attractive or favourable light.
Simple“The new gallery serves as a showcase for modern African art.”
In context“The trade fair provided an ideal showcase for the company's latest sustainable technologies, attracting investors from across the globe.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a glass box or cupboard used to show and protect items in a shop or museum.
n.a glass-fronted cabinet or case used for displaying merchandise or valuable objects while protecting them from dust or theft.
Simple“The diamond ring was kept in a locked showcase at the front of the store.”
In context“The museum curator carefully arranged the ancient coins within a climate-controlled showcase to prevent further oxidation of the metal.”
Synonyms
“Many in Bulgaria believe this to be the perfect opportunity to showcase the beauty of the Bulgarian coast and boost tourism, while others are thankful it won’t be organised in Sofia.”
“Photograph: Chuck Hodes/FX Networks Union County is the best showcase to date of Poulter’s ability to inhabit a character’s skin.”
From show + case.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.