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showwoman

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A female showperson, especially one with a central role.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A consummate showwoman, she led the community theater in Barringtonville for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the theater may be made in her honor.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: showperson, performer, person

History

Etymology

From show + woman.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Schaustellerin — a female showperson
  • Russian: шоуву́мен (šouvúmɛn) — a female showperson