showcase — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.

2. A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

Verb

1. To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software.

   Today's debates over the place of religion in modern life often showcase the claim that belief in God stifles reason and science.

   More examples (3)

   The women usually wore bikini tops with shorts, swimsuits underneath cover-ups or just swimsuits. Men came in various types of trunks, from traditional boxers, to Speedos, to G-string trunks that showcased their packages.

   A traveling exhibition titled 'Sunshine Moving Elementary School', presented by the National Museum of Natural Science in partnership with DELTA Electronics Foundation, will be showcased at the Museum's plaza on Shi-tun Road from Feb. 27 through Apr. 9, 2014. The exhibition will inspire people of every age to be part of green revolution with the example of Ming-chuan Elementary School in Namahsia District, Kaohsiung City.

   The manufacturer showcased vehicles in September 2018, at Derby Litchurch Lane, but they won't be in traffic this year.

Noun

1. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect

   Synonyms

   show window

   Broader terms

   settingbackgroundscope

   Examples

   it was a showcase for democracy in Africa

2. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

   Synonyms

   casedisplay casevitrine

   Broader terms

   container