showmanship

[ shoh-muhn-ship ]

noun

1. the skill or ability of a showman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of showmanship¹

First recorded in 1855–60; showman + -ship

Example Sentences

He understands a big part of building a fanbase comes from showmanship, but his victory proves he is equally adept as an athlete.

From BBC

But showmanship aside, it was a rather serene news conference.

From BBC

For the Padres, it was impassioned ire at the crowd — as on-field showmanship from Profar and Tatis, who responded to fourth-inning boos from the right field bleachers with a smile and a dance, transformed in the seventh inning into something else.

From Los Angeles Times

Magic acts served as the centerpieces of these mystically-themed shows that began at or near midnight and typically featured both macabre and bawdy showmanship; had fantastical advertisements that promised incredible sights to the extent that P.T.

From Los Angeles Times

He sought to make a virtue of his lack of showmanship, saying the country needed “stability, moderation and common sense”.

From BBC

Related Words

• comedy
• farce
• melodrama
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