showwoman

6.7

A woman who plans and puts on public entertainment shows

noun
/ˈʃoʊˌwʊmən/

: artista

The event was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of the dedicated showwoman.

Examples

She made a name for herself as a brilliant showwoman in the city's theater scene.
The talented showwoman captivated the audience.
As a showwoman, she was known for her creativity and flair in staging large productions.
Many showwomen are known for their creativity.
The talented showwoman captivated the audience with her incredible dance performance.
As a renowned showwoman, she organized spectacular events that left her audience in awe.
During the festival, the showwoman amazed everyone with her skill in fire juggling.

Synonyms

performer

vsshowwoman

261 2.5

A person who entertains people, for example by singing or acting

focuses more on producing, organising, or hosting public entertainment events

entertainer

vsshowwoman

117 2.1

A person who performs to make people laugh or enjoy themselves

stresses organising and producing public performances rather than only amusing

presenter

vsshowwoman

23 2.7

A person who hosts a TV or radio show and introduces guests

is centered on staging and producing public entertainment rather than hosting

showman

vsshowwoman

19 4.4

A man who entertains people at public shows or events

is the same organizing role but typically a female figure

performing artist

vsshowwoman

1 3.4

A person who entertains people by acting, singing, or dancing

is more about creating and running public shows than pure artistic presentation

showperson

vsshowwoman

6.3

A person who gives exciting talks or performances to an audience

adds production and organizing duties beyond just making presentations

Surface Forms

showwoman singular

showwomen plural

Morphology

showwoman = show + woman (transparent) = show + woman

A straightforward compound of 'show' + 'woman' whose meaning 'a woman involved in shows' is directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Showwoman comes from the two parts show ('a public entertainment') and woman ('an adult female'). So a showwoman is like the female form of showman — a woman who organizes or puts on shows, which is why it means someone who gives public performances.