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showpiece

show·piece
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shoh-pees]
    • /ˈʃoʊˌpis/
    • /ˈʃəʊ.piːs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shoh-pees]
    • /ˈʃoʊˌpis/

Definitions of showpiece word

  • noun showpiece something that is displayed or exhibited. 1
  • noun showpiece something exhibited or worthy of exhibiting as a fine example of its kind. 1
  • noun showpiece prized object, attraction 1
  • countable noun showpiece A showpiece is something that is admired because it is the best thing of its type, especially something that is intended to be impressive. 0
  • noun showpiece anything displayed or exhibited 0
  • noun showpiece anything prized as a very fine example of its type 0

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Origin of showpiece

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; show + piece

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Showpiece

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

showpiece popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

showpiece usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for showpiece

noun showpiece

  • bullseye — the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
  • collectible — that can be collected
  • collectibles — capable of being collected.
  • collector's item — A collector's item is an object which is highly valued by collectors because it is rare or beautiful.
  • conversation piece — something, esp an unusual object, that provokes conversation

Top questions with showpiece

  • how to make showpiece?
  • how to make showpiece with paper?
  • how to make handmade showpiece?
  • how to make a showpiece?
  • how to make showpiece at home?

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