Definition of Show biz

1. Noun. Those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater.

Exact synonyms: Entertainment Industry, Show Business
Generic synonyms: Industry
Terms within: Film Industry, Movie Industry

Definition of Show biz

1. Noun. (alternative form of showbiz) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Show Biz

show'd
show-and-tell
show-off
show-offs
show-stopper
show-stoppers
show a clean pair of heels
show a leg
show a little ginger
show and tell
show ankle
show barn
show barns
show bill
show biz (current term)
show business
show card
show globe
show globes
show jumper
show jumpers
show jumping
show of force
show of hands
show off
show offs
show one's cards
show one's face
show one's hand

Literary usage of Show biz

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The US Virgin Islands Alive! by Harriet Greenberg, Douglas Greenberg (2006)
"After Dark No big show biz names, no Vegas-type clubs and no casinos. While not exactly a spot for a hot Ovaltine and early-to-bed routine, St. Thomas is ..."

2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... February 1968 A girl's pipes are her vocal chords —Sherman Louis Sergei, ed., The Language of show biz, 1973 The compound dischord (for discord), ..."

3. Hollywood & the Best of Los Angeles Alive! by Robert White, Phyllis White (2002)
"9071 Santa Monica Boulevard •a 310-275-9444 Italian Moderate-Expensive Show-biz types have been having dinner at this little yellow bungalow just south of ..."

4. Rome by Jack Altman, Judith Farr, Barbara Ender-Jones (2000)
"A show-biz venue: the right place to go filmstar spotting. " Via Mocenigo 10 San Luigi B2 Tel. 06 397 207 04 Closed Sunday Excellent pasta and magnificent ..."

5. Daytrips Hawaii: 50 One Day Adventures on Six Islands by Car, Bus, Bicycle by David Cheever (2001)
"This is big-time show biz with over 100 performers, 58 costume designs and 600 costumes in all. The luau, show and general admission are packaged under $60. ..."

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