Showman

Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊˌmæn/

Definitions of showman

noun A person who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the manager or impresario of a circus, fair, or other variety show.

Example Sentences

A1 The showman performed tricks with his trained animals.

A2 The showman entertained the crowd with his magic tricks.

B1 The showman's charismatic personality captivated the audience.

B2 The showman's elaborate stage production wowed the spectators.

C1 The showman's mastery of his craft was evident in every performance.

C2 The showman's ability to engage and excite the audience set him apart from other performers.

Examples of showman in a Sentence

formal The renowned showman captivated the audience with his mesmerizing performance.

informal The showman put on quite a show last night, didn't he?

slang That showman is a real crowd-pleaser!

figurative He was a showman in the way he presented himself to the world.

Grammatical Forms of showman

• past tense: showmanned
• plural: showmen
• comparative: more showman
• superlative: most showman
• present tense: showman
• future tense: will showman
• perfect tense: have shown
• continuous tense: is showmanning
• singular: showman
• positive degree: showman
• infinitive: to showman
• gerund: showmanning
• participle: showmanned

Origin and Evolution of showman

First Known Use: 1764 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'showman' originated from the combination of 'show' and 'man', referring to a person who presents or produces shows or exhibitions.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals who organized public entertainment events, the term 'showman' has evolved to encompass a broader range of individuals involved in the entertainment industry, including those in film, television, and live performance.