Showing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The display of a motion picture.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The late-night showing of the horror movie was a huge success.
- The theater announced that the new blockbuster would have multiple showings throughout the day.
- We caught the first showing of the film, which was a preview before its official release.
- The director will attend a special showing of her documentary at the film festival tonight.
- The local art-house cinema only had one showing of the classic film, so we made sure to arrive early.
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Meaning 2
Something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new art gallery featured a showing of local artists' work, including paintings and sculptures.
- The museum's latest showing was a collection of ancient artifacts from Egypt.
- The theater company's showing of the classic play was a huge success.
- The art museum's current showing was a retrospective of the artist's life work.
- The gallery's latest showing was a showcase of up-and-coming painters from around the city.