showtime

noun

show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm How to pronounce showtime (audio)
: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins

Examples of showtime in a Sentence

We have five minutes until showtime. Showtime is in five minutes.
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Think of the test cake as the dress rehearsal—one last chance to make any tweaks before showtime. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 But that was a line that kind of dropped in pretty close to showtime, and there was a couple other lines. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 June 2026 And in the minutes before showtime, director Alex Evans was trying to stay calm. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 As showtime grows closer, Vittore and Ruddell are waiting backstage. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for showtime

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of showtime was in 1893

Rhymes for showtime

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“Showtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showtime. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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showtime

noun
show·​time ˈshō-ˌtīm How to pronounce showtime (audio)
: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins
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