Phrase guide

show time

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The time prior to the departure of a scheduled aircraft in which the passenger service representatives at an airport terminal may begin the roll call for assigning seats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, lifestyle, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, tourism, transport, travel

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of showtime.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: point, point in time

History

Etymology

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