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noun / verb

showcase

SHOH-kays/ˈʃəʊkeɪs/

A display case that presents objects prominently.

The bowl stands inside a glass showcase.

A glass display cabinet encloses a prominently lit ceramic bowl.
Etymology

The “looking” element developed into making something visible. A showcase was first a glass case for valuables, then any occasion or medium that presents someone or something favorably.

In context

Nintendo Prime126:06
voice lines and it's done in a very cinematic, hype, exciting way, then that helps to bring in even more people, especially if it is kind of like this visual showcase for Nintendo.
The Future of Nintendo Switch in 2023 | Nintendo Prime Podcast S2, Ep. 8

More examples

  • The jeweler unlocks the showcase to remove a necklace.
  • Two lighted showcases display the team's trophies.
  • The bakery places its finest cakes inside a glass showcase.

Forms

showcase · showcases · showcased · showcasing

Similar words

case
A broader term for a container, not necessarily for display.
cabinet
A storage unit that need not display its contents.