EGAVE

showman

About 0.33 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so.
    a consummate showman
  2. noun One who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus or variety show.
  3. noun One skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation, performance, or publicity.

Similar words

impresario promoter showperson showbusinessman showwoman entertainer ringmaster pitchman ringman circusgoer

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Word family

showmanship showmanships showmen

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