showman

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noun (1)

show·​man ˈshō-mən How to pronounce showman (audio)
1
: the producer of a play or theatrical show
2
: a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer
showmanship
ˈshō-mən-ˌship How to pronounce showman (audio)
noun

showmanship

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noun (2)

show·​man·​ship -nˌship How to pronounce showmanship (audio)
1
: the art or skill of a showman : the capacity for effective or spectacular display especially in the theater
2
: the ability to present a person or thing in a favorable light (as to win support or favor or to promote sales)

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In a cast of showmen, Mbappe remains the poster boy. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Constantino — who found success with his company Sticker Mule — is more of a showman. — Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Gael Monfils is perhaps the greatest showman in tennis history. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 But there was no audience when the Survivor showman arrived at Ponderosa after being eliminated from Survivor 50. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for showman

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of showman was in 1728

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showman

noun
show·​man ˈshō-mən How to pronounce showman (audio)
1
: the producer of a theatrical show
2
: a person having a special skill for presenting something in a dramatic way
showmanship
-ˌship How to pronounce showman (audio)
noun
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