Word
Definitions
01to display the best of
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.
“The festival is a great way to showcase local food and music to tourists.”
“The annual gala was designed to showcase the innovative research conducted by the university's postgraduate students over the last decade.”
Usage
Often used in professional or creative contexts to describe presenting work to an audience.
02an event or medium for display
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
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.
“The new gallery serves as a showcase for modern African art.”
“The trade fair provided an ideal showcase for the company's latest sustainable technologies, attracting investors from across the globe.”
Synonyms
03a display cabinet
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
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.
“The diamond ring was kept in a locked showcase at the front of the store.”
“The museum curator carefully arranged the ancient coins within a climate-controlled showcase to prevent further oxidation of the metal.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“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.” “There are many Black children’s books that showcase the lives of well-known historical figures in the Black community, like Harriet Tubman , Dr.” “The image showcases LH 95, a vast star forming region inside the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.” “The group then announced plans for a performance of Ethiopia , a sweeping showcase of Black history.” Etymology
From show + case.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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