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

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

Those wins underlined why they are ranked number one in the world and considered firm favourites to win rugby's global showpiece.

From BBC

The Lions play Argentina in a warm-up match on 20 June and face Western Force in Perth on the same day as the Top 14's Stade de France showpiece.

From BBC