showplace

[ shoh-pleys ]

noun

1. an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
2. any house, building, office, etc., that is beautifully furnished and is considered of flawless taste:

   His home was a showplace.

showplace

/ ˈʃəʊˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place exhibited or visited for its beauty, historic interest, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of showplace¹

First recorded in 1570–80; show + place

Example Sentences

Those who have studied the current Studio Tour like to point out that it’s not the first time Universal opened its gates to become a public showplace.

From Los Angeles Times

A big competitor on the horizon is the Intuit Dome, a $1.2-billion showplace being built in Inglewood that will be the new home of the Clippers after they play one more season at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Flax’s home is a European-inspired showplace filled with marble and stone.

From Los Angeles Times

Spanning half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, the Mediterranean-style showplace is perched on a hill with sweeping views of the neighborhoods below.

From Los Angeles Times

He expects that the day after the curtain comes down for the last time, the prop will begin the journey to its new showplace.

From Washington Post