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Definition of showbiz

showbiz

/ˈʃoʊ.bɪz/
show · biz
Adjective:showbizzy
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• noun

1

The commercial entertainment industry, encompassing theater, film, television, music, and live performance (informal).

Example

"After spending thirty years in showbiz as a stage actor and director, she decided to write her memoirs."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or working in the entertainment industry, often implying a glamorous, theatrical, or flashy style.

Example

"The awards gala was a major event attended by dozens of showbiz celebrities and Veteran producers."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century American trade journalism (notably popularized by the magazine Variety in the 1940s) as a colloquial blend of 'show' and 'biz' (an informal phonetic clipping of 'business').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Showbiz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/showbiz
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