noun
showmanship
SHOH-muhn-shihp
noun
1
Skill at putting on an engaging, confident performance or presentation.
"His showmanship kept even the back rows of the theater watching closely."
"The chef's showmanship turned a simple cooking demo into entertainment."
How to Use Showmanship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe skill of putting on a good, confident show for an audience.
Word Forms
showmanships plural
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Etymology
From showman + -ship.