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showstopper Definition

show·stop·per (-stäp′ər)

noun

  1. a song or sequence in a musical theater production, show, etc. so exciting or impressive that applause from the audience interrupts the performance
  2. anything so exciting, impressive, showy, etc. that it attracts much attention

showstopper Related Forms
show·stop′·ping adjective or show·-stop′ping
showstopper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • follow: I can't help thinking its going to be hard for Miss Triplett to follow this, almost showstopper.
  • sing: I've even been persuaded to take part myself and will be singing a showstopper from the hit musical Joseph " .

Adjective modifier

  • real: June is in charge of the flowers - her Clematis ' Avalanche ' is a real showstopper.
  • main: The other main showstopper was realizing BB was quietly munching on one. hmmm.
  • new: What's your opinion of Apple's new showstopper?
  • other: The other main showstopper was realizing BB was quietly munching on one. hmmm.

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