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showstopper

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showstopper /ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpɚ/ noun
plural showstoppers
showstopper
/ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpɚ/
noun
plural showstoppers
Learner's definition of SHOWSTOPPER
[count]
: an act, song, or performer that receives so much applause that the performance is interrupted受到阵阵掌声喝彩的精彩节目

— showstopping

/ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpɪŋ/ adjective, usually used before a noun
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showstopper

noun

show·​stop·​per ˈshō-ˌstä-pər How to pronounce showstopper (audio)
1
: an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance
2
: something or someone exceptionally arresting or attractive
the gold crown was the showstopper of the exhibition
3
: one that stops or could stop the progress, operation, or functioning of something
showstopping adjective

Example Sentences

at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
Recent Examples on the Web Ralph’s acceptance speech for supporting actress in a comedy was a showstopper. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Yet Rafaela’s defense — at shortstop and especially in center field — has been a showstopper, and the source of further ambition. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' wedding cake was a showstopper. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Marvel Studios’ return to San Diego Comic-Con was the showstopper fans have come to expect. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 This unforgettable strawberry cake will be a definite showstopper. Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The net effect doesn't qualify as a showstopper, and frankly even with the book's popularity, at this point launching such a film theatrically feels like a considerable leap of faith. Brian Lowry, CNN, 13 July 2022 The floor-length Valentino gown was a showstopper: hot pink and completely made up of tulle with a dramatic halter collar and open back. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 July 2022 The six-minute showstopper is largely considered the best Act 2 opener in recent memory and is regularly met with a mid-show standing ovation. Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of showstopper was in 1916
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