showtime

[ shoh-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times at which an entertainment is scheduled to begin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of showtime¹

show + time

Example Sentences

There were multiple showtimes a night, always incorporating a monologue, group choreography, live singing, costume changes, videos, practical effects, special guests like acrobats, and improv segments.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, just before a recent pair of shows in Indiana, he said he almost collapsed while leaving his hotel room and was forced to cancel the gigs just hours before showtime.

From Los Angeles Times

Some genres, like hip-hop, tend to move tickets more slowly than others, but can still sell out before showtime.

From New York Times

Stand-up comedian Matt Rife is taking two weeks off during his world tour after “extreme exhaustion” led him to cancel a pair of Indiana performances just hours before showtime.

From Los Angeles Times

West was slated to headline Rolling Loud’s flagship Miami festival in July 2022, but reneged five days before showtime.

From Los Angeles Times