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showman.

A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃəʊ.mən//ˈʃoʊ.mən/
  1. 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
    David is a showman above all else. His showroom is more than merely a sales floor: it is a spectacle.
  2. A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so. One who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus or variety show.

  3. A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so. One skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation, performance, or publicity.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English show Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English showman From show + -man.

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