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