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Definition of showbusiness

showbusiness

/ˈʃoʊˌbɪz.nəs/
show · busi · ness
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• noun

1

The commercial entertainment industry, encompassing theatre, cinema, television, and popular music, especially with reference to its financial, promotional, and managerial aspects.

Example

"After spending three decades in showbusiness, the veteran producer retired to write her memoirs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often written as two words ('show business') in American English, the closed compound 'showbusiness' is widely accepted, particularly in British journalism.

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