showing
/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: showings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An occasion when something is shown.
Noun
Examples
We went to the midnight showing of the new horror movie.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A result, a judgement.
Noun
Examples
He made a poor showing at his first time at bat.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “showing” mean?
An occasion when something is shown.
Is “showing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.