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1. showstopper

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

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  • show (English)
  • schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stopper (English)

2. showstopper

noun. something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal.

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Etymology

  • show (English)
  • schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stopper (English)

Sentences with showstopper


1. Noun, singular or mass
The ceiling can make all the difference to the aesthetic of your home bar and this rustic wood-plank vaulted ceiling is quite the showstopper.

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