: the arts, occupations, and businesses (such as theater, motion pictures, and television) that comprise the entertainment industry
Example Sentences
She has been in show business for over 30 years. actors trying to break into show business
Recent Examples on the WebHis impact was global and far surpassed show business. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Representing the top awards in television (Emmy), music (Grammy), film (Oscar) and theater (Tony), the EGOT is considered the grand slam of show business — a four-of-a-kind sweep that only the rarest of stars have been able to achieve. Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2022 Newhart is more than deserving because never in the long, lively history of show business has there ever been anybody like Bob Newhart. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The list of honorees is long, covering figures across industries from show business to public service.PEOPLE.com, 2 June 2022 Pesci is largely retired from show business and declined the invitation to participate. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2022 So Mimieux retired from show business in her late 40s.Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2022 So Mimieux retired from show business in her late 40s. Jake Coyle, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2022 In The American Clock, Copeland portrayed her mother in a play written by her brother, who had tried to discourage her from show business. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2022 See More