English Explanatory Dictionary

showbiz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Clipping of showbusiness.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃoʊˌbɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-showbiz.wav

Word forms

showbiz

Etymology

Clipping of show business, or compound of show + biz. As the show biz, from late 19th century. As a single word, from 20th century.

Derived words

showbizzer showbizzery showbizzy
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