Definitions for showstopper

Overview of noun showstopper

The noun showstopper has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. show-stopper, showstopper, stopper

(an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down)

2. show-stopper, showstopper

(something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal; "she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper")