showpiece

[ shoh-pees ]

noun

1. something that is displayed or exhibited.

   Synonyms: gem, prize, masterpiece

2. something exhibited or worthy of exhibiting as a fine example of its kind.

   Synonyms: gem, prize, masterpiece

showpiece

/ ˈʃəʊˌpiːs /

noun

1. anything displayed or exhibited
2. anything prized as a very fine example of its type

Word History and Origins

Origin of showpiece¹

First recorded in 1880–85; show + piece

Example Sentences

In progressing to Saturday's showpiece, Gauff had become the youngest player to reach the championship match at the WTA Finals since Caroline Wozniacki in 2010.

From BBC

As well as picking up a four-game ban for a high hit in the State of Origin showpiece, Suaalii was criticised by some for deserting league.

From BBC

Payare’s program, moreover, demonstrated both how the orchestra could come across in a traditional Beethoven concerto as well as in an orchestral showpiece.

From Los Angeles Times

England's most recent defeat came against the Black Ferns in the 2022 World Cup showpiece, which ended the Red Roses' record 30-Test winning streak.

From BBC

His fingerprints can be seen heavily across some of the club's recent ventures; it was he who triggered the Las Vegas adventure in 2025 and got the NRL on board to see Wigan and Warrington play as part of that showpiece event.

From BBC