showcase
gb/ʃˈoʊkˌeɪs/ us/ʃˈoʊkˌeɪs/
B1
English
~ 6800
bemutat, reflektorfénybe állít, bemutatkozási lehetőség, bemutatkozási fórum, bemutató, vitrin, tárló
VERB
B2
1
bemutat
A2
Usage pattern:
to showcase [something]
The documentary aims to showcase local artists who are usually overlooked by mainstream media.
A dokumentumfilm célja, hogy bemutassa azokat a helyi művészeket, akiket a mainstream média rendszerint figyelmen kívül hagy.
The company used the trade show to showcase its latest line of eco-friendly products.
A vállalat arra használta a szakkiállítást, hogy bemutassa legújabb környezetbarát termékcsaládját.
Her portfolio website is designed to showcase her graphic design skills.
The festival will showcase films from first-time directors around the world.
The chef created a special menu to showcase seasonal ingredients from nearby farms.
Learner examples
The school website showcases students' best projects.
Az iskola honlapja bemutatja a diákok legjobb projektjeit.
He made a short video to showcase his programming skills.
Rövid videót készített, hogy bemutassa programozói készségeit.
This event showcases new ideas from young designers.
The gallery showcases paintings by local artists.
She wore a simple dress to showcase her handmade jewelry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "show off" instead of "showcase" in formal or professional contexts. "Show off" often has a negative feeling (acting proud in an annoying way), while "showcase" is neutral and is often used in business, art, or marketing. Learners may also think "showcase" can be used without an object, but it almost always takes an object (you showcase something).
Meaning
to present something at its best
Collocations
showcase talent
|showcase skills
|showcase products
|showcase work
|showcase new features
|showcase innovation
Synonyms
highlight (stresses drawing attention to something important; slightly more general and common in both formal and informal contexts.)
Antonyms
downplay (means to make something seem less important or impressive, the opposite of trying to present it at its best.)
Themes
business
|media
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
to show something in a way that makes its best parts easy to see
To deliberately display or present something so that its most attractive or impressive features are clearly noticed.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a showcase for [something]
The festival has become a major showcase for independent cinema.
A fesztivál a független filmművészet egyik jelentős bemutatkozási fórumává vált.
This conference is an important showcase for emerging technology startups.
Ez a konferencia fontos bemutatkozási lehetőség a feltörekvő technológiai startupok számára.
The opening ceremony served as a showcase of the country’s cultural diversity.
Her first solo concert was a real showcase of her vocal range.
The museum’s annual exhibition is a showcase for contemporary sculpture.
Learner examples
The talent show is a showcase for young singers.
A tehetségkutató bemutatkozási lehetőség a fiatal énekesek számára.
This fashion show is a showcase of new styles.
Ez a divatbemutató új stílusok látványos bemutatója.
The trade fair is a showcase for new products.
His first game was a showcase of his skills.
The art fair is a showcase for local painters.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "showcase" here means only a physical box. In modern usage, it very often means an event or opportunity (a talent showcase, a film showcase). They may also forget the typical pattern "a showcase for [something]" when talking about what is being displayed.
Meaning
event or opportunity to display
Collocations
talent showcase
|showcase event
|a showcase for new talent
|design showcase
|film showcase
|perfect showcase for [something]
Synonyms
platform (suggests a place or situation that allows someone to be noticed; less focused on quality being displayed and more on opportunity.)
Antonyms
obscurity (describes a state of not being known or seen, the opposite of being prominently displayed in a showcase event.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|business
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
an event or chance where people can see and judge the best parts of someone or something
An event, performance, or situation that gives someone or something a chance to be seen and admired for their best qualities.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
in a showcase
Ancient pottery filled a long glass showcase in the center of the gallery.
A galéria közepén egy hosszú üvegvitrin volt tele ókori kerámiákkal.
The jeweler arranged the rings carefully in the front showcase.
Az ékszerész gondosan elrendezte a gyűrűket az elülső vitrinben.
Each trophy was placed in a special showcase near the entrance.
The rare coins are kept in a locked showcase to protect them.
Dust had gathered on the old showcase in the antique shop.
Learner examples
The watches are in the glass showcase.
Az órák az üvegvitrinben vannak.
The museum keeps the old books in a showcase.
A múzeum egy vitrinben tartja a régi könyveket.
The shop has a big showcase by the door.
The gold ring was displayed in a small showcase.
People looked at the phones inside the showcase.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this physical meaning with the event meaning and say things like "The concert was in a showcase" when they mean "The concert was a showcase". For the physical case, it usually holds objects, and people look at things "in a showcase" or "inside the showcase."
Meaning
glass display case
Collocations
glass showcase
|museum showcase
|storefront showcase
|display showcase
|locked showcase
|jewelry showcase
Synonyms
display case (a very close synonym; slightly more common in everyday modern use, especially in shops and museums.)
Antonyms
storage box (emphasizes keeping items hidden and stored rather than visible and on display.)
Themes
shopping
|art
|history
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
a glass box or cabinet that shows things while keeping them safe
A glass-fronted case or cabinet used for displaying objects, such as in a shop or museum, while keeping them protected.
Grammar
Dictionary form
showcase
IPA
GB/ʃˈoʊkˌeɪs/
US/ʃˈoʊkˌeɪs/
Syllables & stress
show - case (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (show)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: showcase
- Plural: showcases
Verb
- Base: showcase
- 3rd Person Singular: showcases
- Present Participle: showcasing
- Past: showcased
Word family
Expressions
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