showman

noun

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

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In this scenario, he is both scribe and showman, a fact that’s unbeknownst to many fans. — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Pattinson will also star in the just-announced-for-Venice Primetime, playing the pedophile-chasing TV showman Chris Hansen. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Beasley, ever the showman, actually planted a kiss on KU forward Carlton Bragg’s cheek as the Cats enjoyed every moment of Tuesday’s rout. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Zelensky has been the consummate showman and salesman for Ukraine’s war effort in the international arena. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for showman

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First Known Use

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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