Showtime
noun
The time at which a show, performance, or event is scheduled to start.
We need to hurry, the movie's showtime is in 10 minutes.
Often appears as...
- movie showtime
- theater showtime
noun
Used colloquially to mean it's time to start, especially when about to perform or present something.
We've prepared and rehearsed, and now it's showtime.
Often appears as...
- it's showtime
- showtime begins
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
The time at which a show, performance, or event is scheduled to start.
We need to hurry, the movie's showtime is in 10 minutes.
Often appears as...
- movie showtime
- theater showtime
noun
Used colloquially to mean it's time to start, especially when about to perform or present something.
We've prepared and rehearsed, and now it's showtime.
Often appears as...
- it's showtime
- showtime begins
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Exact Timing
Showtime indicates the precise moment something begins, with an expectation of punctuality.
Please be seated before the play's showtime at 8 PM.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
'Showtime' implies an organized schedule and often appears in event itineraries and tickets.
Join us for the festival; children's showtime is at 2 PM sharp.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In many cultures, 'showtime' is associated with entertainment and is part of social activities.
During the holidays, the circus tent announces its showtime with bright lights.
Pro Tip 1/3Exact Timing
Showtime indicates the precise moment something begins, with an expectation of punctuality.
Please be seated before the play's showtime at 8 PM.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
'Showtime' implies an organized schedule and often appears in event itineraries and tickets.
Join us for the festival; children's showtime is at 2 PM sharp.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In many cultures, 'showtime' is associated with entertainment and is part of social activities.
During the holidays, the circus tent announces its showtime with bright lights.
Pro Tip 1/3Exact Timing
Showtime indicates the precise moment something begins, with an expectation of punctuality.
Please be seated before the play's showtime at 8 PM.
Pro Tip 2/3Event Planning
'Showtime' implies an organized schedule and often appears in event itineraries and tickets.
Join us for the festival; children's showtime is at 2 PM sharp.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Importance
In many cultures, 'showtime' is associated with entertainment and is part of social activities.
During the holidays, the circus tent announces its showtime with bright lights.
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having is something like this the displays have been crafted into perfect edible masterpieces or sushi with crickets mealworms puff pastry our boss very nice very nice It's Showtime could have any welcome to Surya
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Quote examples
Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
People often ask how my hair has that supreme fullness even at midnight. Here's a trick that one of our Fox News stylists taught me: Backcomb your hair just at the crown for height, and then put a large velcro roller there and wear it for as long as you can. I keep rollers in until showtime.
Quote examples
Noah Cyrus
American Actress
We have this pre-show thing where we all get into a huddle and yell, 'Pop, pop, it's showtime,' and I have to give credit to Bruno Mars for that one. I started doing it after I became obsessed with '24K Magic.' I want to ask Bruno if he'll ever come to my huddle with me!
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Jerry Della Femina
American Businessman
There's something that goes on in a new-business meeting that's wonderful to watch. It's like showtime. There are people who are nervous, and there are people who are jittery, and there's so much drama and so much at stake.
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Jeff Jarrett
American Wrestler
At TNA, I like to promote the time that the doors open. And they open up an hour before showtime, and you have autographs and pictures from the time you come in the door.
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Morris Chestnut
American Actor
Showtime has given new, young filmmakers - black, white, across the board - an opportunity to make films, as well as actors who want to cross over into directing.
Quote examples
Myron Rolle
Bahamian Athlete
Football has never left me. I still wake up in the morning and think of the operating room like a game, like it's showtime, let's perform.
Quote examples
Harris Faulkner
American Journalist
People often ask how my hair has that supreme fullness even at midnight. Here's a trick that one of our Fox News stylists taught me: Backcomb your hair just at the crown for height, and then put a large velcro roller there and wear it for as long as you can. I keep rollers in until showtime.
Quote examples
Noah Cyrus
American Actress
We have this pre-show thing where we all get into a huddle and yell, 'Pop, pop, it's showtime,' and I have to give credit to Bruno Mars for that one. I started doing it after I became obsessed with '24K Magic.' I want to ask Bruno if he'll ever come to my huddle with me!
Quote examples
Jerry Della Femina
American Businessman
There's something that goes on in a new-business meeting that's wonderful to watch. It's like showtime. There are people who are nervous, and there are people who are jittery, and there's so much drama and so much at stake.
Quote examples
Jeff Jarrett
American Wrestler
At TNA, I like to promote the time that the doors open. And they open up an hour before showtime, and you have autographs and pictures from the time you come in the door.
Quote examples
Morris Chestnut
American Actor
Showtime has given new, young filmmakers - black, white, across the board - an opportunity to make films, as well as actors who want to cross over into directing.
Quote examples
Myron Rolle
Bahamian Athlete
Football has never left me. I still wake up in the morning and think of the operating room like a game, like it's showtime, let's perform.
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