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showcases


Meanings
  • noun

    An exhibition or display of products, especially in a retail environment.

    - "The company showcases its latest products at the trade fair."
    - "Visitors can see a range of showcases in the museum."
    - "The sales assistant showed us several showcases with jewelry."
  • verb

    To present or demonstrate something, typically in a public or formal setting.

    - "The artist will be showcasing her work at the gallery opening."
    - "The new product will be showcased at the industry conference."
    - "The school is showcasing the achievements of its students."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=700898"

Synonyms

display case , vitrine , flagship
Rhymes
Words rhyming with showcases
shows , glows , prose , poses , rows
Variants
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showcase , showcases , showcased , showcasing
Etymology
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The word 'showcase' comes from the Old French word 'chaussee', which meant 'pavement' or 'thoroughfare'. It later evolved to mean 'a platform for display' in English.


Trivia
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  1. The first known use of the term 'showcase' in English was in the late 15th century.

  2. The largest trade fair in the world is the Hannover Messe in Germany, which attracts over 250,000 visitors each year.


Related Concepts
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  1. exhibition: An organized public display of objects or works of art.

  2. trade fair: A large public or private event at which companies in a particular industry showcase their latest products, services, and technology.


Culture
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Showcases have been used in various cultural contexts to display and promote products, ideas, and achievements. They have been a part of trade fairs, museums, art galleries, and retail environments for centuries.

How to Memorize "showcases"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large glass display case filled with beautiful jewelry or electronics.
    - Visualize a stage or platform where someone is presenting an idea or product.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'showcase' with the idea of presenting or displaying something.
    - Think of a retail store window display or a museum exhibit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SPOTLIGHT' to remember the meaning of showcase: Specific Products On Temporary Loan In Glass Transparent Cases.


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