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- showd/ʃəʊd/The word 'showd' does not exist in standard English as a main entry. It is a rare, obsolete, or non-standard form, possibly a dialectal variant of 'showed' (the simple past tense of 'show') or a transcription/spelling error.nounverbExtremely Low / Obsolete / Non-standard
- showdown/ˈʃəʊ.daʊn/A decisive confrontation or final test between opponents, where matters are settled.nounC1
- shower/ˈʃaʊə/A brief fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow; or a device/act of washing oneself under a spray of water.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- shower orange/ˈʃaʊər ˈɒrɪndʒ/The act of eating an orange in the shower; the specific orange consumed during this activity.nounLow
- shower stall/ˈʃaʊə ˌstɔːl/A separate, usually enclosed compartment within a bathroom that contains a showerhead and drain, designed to contain water spray while someone showers.nounMedium
- shower tea/ˈʃaʊə tiː/A very weak, insubstantial cup of tea, often made with a tea bag that has been reused too many times or with insufficient brewing time.nounLow. Primarily a colloquial, humorous British expression.
- showerhead/ˈʃaʊəhɛd/The part of a shower that sprays water, typically mounted on a wall or ceiling.nounB1
- showfolk/ˈʃəʊfəʊk/A collective term for people who work in the entertainment industry, particularly in live performances such as theatre, circus, or vaudeville.plural-nounLow
- showgirl/ˈʃəʊ.ɡɜːl/A female performer in a stage show, typically a large-scale musical or cabaret, known for her dancing, singing, costumes, and presentation.nounB2
- showground/ˈʃəʊɡraʊnd/A large, open piece of land used for holding fairs, agricultural shows, exhibitions, or other public events.nounC1
- showiness/ˈʃəʊ.i.nəs/The quality of being visually striking, bright, or attracting attention, often in a way that is considered excessively elaborate or lacking in taste.nounC1
- showing/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/The act of presenting something to be seen; a display or exhibition.nounB1
- showjumping/ˈʃəʊdʒʌmpɪŋ/A competitive equestrian sport where riders guide horses through a series of obstacles, aiming for speed and precision without knocking down any fences.nounC1
- showman/ˈʃəʊmən/A person who is skilled at presenting performances, events, or themselves in a very entertaining, dramatic, or impressive way.nounC1
- showmanship/ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp/The skill or talent of staging a performance, presentation, or activity in an entertaining, dramatic, or impressive manner.nounC1
- shown/ʃəʊn/Past participle and alternative past tense of 'show'; to have made something visible or known.verbC1
- showpiece/ˈʃəʊpiːs/An item or example that is displayed and admired as an outstanding specimen of its type.nounC1
- showplace/ˈʃəʊpleɪs/A place of great beauty, interest, or excellence, often shown to visitors as a point of pride or attraction.nounC1
- showroom/ˈʃəʊruːm/A large room where goods (especially cars or furniture) are displayed for customers to view, examine, and often purchase.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- showrunner/ˈʃəʊrʌnə/The person with primary creative control and managerial responsibility for a television series.nounC1
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