ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Showtime

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Showtime is a noun meaning The time at which an entertainment event is set to begin.

Meaning

The time at which an entertainment event is set to begin.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) The time for action.
  2. A declaration that something is about to happen, particularly that the person speaking is about to act.

Example Sentences

"It's showtime," said Staff Sergeant Wallace Mains, a section leader in the 81mm mortar platoon, as he picked up his gear […]
Ushers announced movie showtimes from the moment the A picture started because the wraparound material was simply not the main attraction.

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Related dictionary entries include begin, sharpish, time, ours, when, off time.

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