Show Girl

Pronunciation: /ʃoʊ ɡɜrl/

Definitions of show girl

noun a female performer in a theatrical production or entertainment show

Example Sentences

A1 The show girl danced on stage.

A2 The show girl wore a sparkly costume.

B1 The show girl performed in a popular musical.

B2 The show girl captivated the audience with her talent.

C1 The show girl's career took off after starring in a hit Broadway show.

C2 The show girl's elegance and grace on stage earned her critical acclaim.

Examples of show girl in a Sentence

formal The show girl dazzled the audience with her stunning dance routine.

informal Did you see that show girl's performance? It was amazing!

slang That show girl really knows how to work the stage.

figurative She's like a show girl, always putting on a show for everyone.

Grammatical Forms of show girl

• past tense: showed
• plural: show girls
• comparative: more showy
• superlative: most showy
• present tense: shows
• future tense: will show
• perfect tense: have shown
• continuous tense: is showing
• singular: show girl
• positive degree: show girl
• infinitive: to show
• gerund: showing
• participle: shown

Origin and Evolution of show girl

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'show girl' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to female performers in theatrical productions, the term 'show girl' evolved to also encompass women who worked as dancers, models, or entertainers in various entertainment industries.