Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
show-stopper
Noun
/ˈʃoʊ ˌstɒpər/
Definition
A performance or event that is so remarkable that it stops the show.
Examples
- The singer’s powerful voice was a real show-stopper during the concert.
- The final scene of the play was such a show-stopper that the audience gave a standing ovation.
Meaning
A show-stopper is something or someone that attracts a lot of attention and admiration, often to the point of overshadowing everything else.
Synonyms
- Highlight
- Star attraction
- Showpiece
- Centerpiece
