Definition of Show-stopper

1. Noun. An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down.

Exact synonyms: Showstopper, Stopper
Generic synonyms: Act, Bit, Number, Routine, Turn

2. Noun. Something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal. "The brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper"
Exact synonyms: Showstopper
Generic synonyms: Attraction, Attractiveness

Lexicographical Neighbors of Show-stopper

shovelnose catfish
shovels
shovelsful
shovel board
shovel hat
shovel in
shover
shovers
shoves
shove along
shove off
shoving
show
show
show-off
show-stopper (current term)
showable
showbiz
showbizzes
showbizzy
showboat
showboated
showboating
showboats
showbox
showboxes
showbread
showbreads
showcase
showcased

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