showman
pronunciation
How to pronounce showman in British English:
UK [ˈʃəʊmən]
How to pronounce showman in American English:
US [ˈʃoʊmən]
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- Noun:
- a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
Word Origin
- showman (n.)
- "one who presents shows," 1734, from see show (n.) + man (n.).
Example
- 1. But he 's more than just a showman .
- 2. Mr moore is a showman , and his film is studded with trademark stunts .
- 3. So he comes to us , as usual , the good-for-nothing showman .
- 4. This made the showman feel very uncomfortable .
- 5. If everyone was something of a showman , nobody ultimately was victimized .