showmanship
|show/man/ship|
B2
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/ˈʃoʊ.mənˌʃɪp/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃəʊ.mənˌʃɪp/
performance skill
Etymology
Etymology Information
'showmanship' originates from the English word 'show' combined with the suffix '-manship', where 'show' meant 'to display or present' and '-manship' indicated 'skill or art'.
Historical Evolution
'show' combined with '-manship' in the 19th century to form 'showmanship', emphasizing the skill in presenting or performing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the skill of presenting a show', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the skill or ability to present something (such as a performance) in an entertaining and effective way.
The magician's showmanship captivated the audience.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 01:54