show

Definitions (2)

1verbTo present or display something for others to see.

She will show her artwork at the gallery.

Please show me how to use this tool.

The teacher showed the students a new experiment.

2nounA performance or event for entertainment.

We went to see a Broadway show last night.

The talent show at school was a big success.

They watched a comedy show on TV.

Idioms & expressions

show off, To display something or oneself in a way that attracts attention or admiration.

show up, To arrive or appear at a place.

Word Origin

Language

Old English

Original word

sceawian

Originally meant

to look, see, behold

Background

The word 'show' comes from the Old English 'sceawian', which meant to look or behold. Over time, it evolved to mean both the act of displaying something and a performance for entertainment.