shows
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
An inflected form of show · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,449 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,996 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining a remarkable show of skill
- something intended to communicate a particular impression also: display made a display of strengtha show of impatience
- a social event involving a public performance or entertainment they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway
- pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression also: appearance they try to keep up appearancesthat ceremony is just for show
shows in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
-
Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
-
But a frigate, all oak, Shows honeycombed by shot, and her deck crimson-dyed.
John Marr and Other Poems · Herman Melville · Chapter 1
-
Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
-
Diversity of opinion about a work of art shows that the work is new, complex, and vital.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
-
The Viceroy was making a progress, and among the shows offered by the Maharajah of Mysore for his entertainment was a memory-exhibition.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1