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Definition of showman

showman

/ˈʃoʊ.mən/
show · man
Plural:showmen
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Adjective:showmanlike
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• noun

1

A person who presents or performs in a lively, dramatic, and entertaining manner that commands public attention.

Example

"The lead singer was a natural showman who knew exactly how to captivate the entire stadium."

2

A theatrical producer, promoter, or proprietor of a circus, carnival, or public entertainment.

Example

"P. T. Barnum became world-famous as a nineteenth-century circus showman and promoter."

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• Rhymes for showman

• Nearby Words

showiness
showing
showjumping
showman
showmanship
showoff
showperson

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century as an English compound of 'show' (from Old English sceawian, meaning 'to look at') and 'man', originally referring to the proprietor of a traveling exhibition or fairground booth.

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