showman
|show/man|
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🇺🇸
/ˈʃoʊmən/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃəʊmən/
entertainment professionals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'showman' originates from the English word 'show' combined with 'man', where 'show' meant 'a display or performance'.
Historical Evolution
'showman' evolved from the Middle English word 'shewman', which referred to someone who exhibited or displayed something.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who displays or exhibits', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person skilled in entertaining an audience'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who produces or presents shows, especially one who is skilled at entertaining and attracting an audience.
The showman captivated the audience with his magic tricks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 04:51