showing

1 of 2

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ 

1

a

: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display

b

: the presentation of a movie

c

: show sense 5a

fashion showings

2

: performance, record

made a good showing in competition

3

a

: a statement or presentation of a case

b

: appearance, evidence

showing

2 of 2

present participle of show entry 1

Examples of showing in a Sentence

Noun

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Part of that greatness was because of his pit crew, which had another wonderful showing Sunday. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026

Early showings have drawn critical acclaim, but it's also been criticized by Musk himself on X, saying the film has zero integrity. — Stephen Desaulniers,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Now, some people are going to think that's harsh, but those people haven't had the start of their day soured by a lackluster showing from a complimentary hotel breakfast buffet. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the Broncos’ defensive line just had their best showing of the season against Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for showing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• rowing

Legal Definition

showing

noun

show·​ing

: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument

appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testing

—D. A. Grossbaum

failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence