talent show

noun

: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent

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The singing competition was to be full of joy as one singer was crowned the winner of the talent show following weeks of arduous work. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 And Jesse is very attractive, so attractive that when there’s a talent show, his talent is stripping. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 The fair again featured its usual lineup of events including 4-H exhibits and shows, a market and food vendors, a kids’ pedal pull and talent show and live music. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Chantels sang at various local talent shows and broke through professionally in 1957, when Richard Barrett, producer and leader of the male harmony group the Valentines, recommended them to End Records owner George Goldner. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for talent show

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talent show was in 1953

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talent show

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: a show consisting of a series of performances by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performers
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