showcase

Meanings

• noun

  An exhibit or display of items, often for promotional or educational purposes.

  - "The museum had a showcase of ancient artifacts."
  - "The company showcased its new products at the trade fair."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=700897"

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Synonyms

display case , vitrine , flagship

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Variants

List of all variants of showcase that leads to same result
showcase , showcases , showcased , showcasing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'a cabinet for displaying objects', from Old French 'escabosse' meaning 'a cabinet with glass doors'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'showcase' was first used in the early 1900s to refer to a cabinet for displaying objects.

2. The largest showcase in the world is the Guinness World Records Museum in Amsterdam, which has over 3,000 items on display.

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Related Concepts

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1. exhibit: An object or collection of objects displayed for public viewing, often in a museum or gallery.

2. display: The act of making something visible or noticeable, often for the purpose of advertising or promotion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'showcase' is often used metaphorically to refer to a platform for displaying talent or achievements. In art and music, it can refer to a specific performance or exhibition.

How to Memorize "showcase"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass case filled with valuable items.
   - Visualize the word 'showcase' written in large letters.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'spotlight', as a showcase is a place where items are put on display.
   - Associate the word 'exhibition' with showcase.

3. mnemonics
   

   - S-how-case: S is for See, H is for Have, O is for Object, W is for Watch, C is for Case, A is for Admire, E is for Exhibit.

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