showcase B2 Topic:Space, Position & Direction US /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ UK /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ See IPA manual Freq #14643 Meanings 1 verb To present something in a way that draws attention to its best qualities. The exhibition showcases the work of young local artists. 2 noun An occasion or place that displays something at its best. The festival is a showcase for new independent films. 3 noun A glass case used to display goods or valuable items in a shop or museum. The rings were locked in a glass showcase by the counter. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 noun · an occasion or place that... flagship 3 noun · a glass case used to... display casevitrine Word family Forms showcasedshowcasesshowcasing Etymology From show + case. Topics Space, Position & Direction External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # showcase **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** verb, noun **IPA (US):** /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ **Frequency rank:** 14643 ## Meanings 1. To present something in a way that draws attention to its best qualities. 2. An occasion or place that displays something at its best. 3. A glass case used to display goods or valuable items in a shop or museum. ## Examples - The exhibition showcases the work of young local artists. - The festival is a showcase for new independent films. - The rings were locked in a glass showcase by the counter. ## Etymology From show + case. ## Topics - Space, Position & Direction markdown