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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShowstopper
/ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A performance or element that is so impressive that it stops the show.
"The final act was a real showstopper, leaving the audience in awe." - 2
An outstanding feature or aspect of something that attracts attention.
"The new smartphone's camera is a showstopper, drawing in many customers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'showstopper' originated in the theatrical context in the early 20th century, referring to a performance or act that is so impressive it halts the show, often used to describe a song or dance number that captivates the audience. Over time, its usage expanded to various fields, including business and technology, to denote any feature or element that is exceptionally impressive or critical.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Showstopper" is said worldwide
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numéro phare
Transliteration: nü-mé-ro far
"Le dernier acte était un véritable numéro phare."
Showstopper
Transliteration: Showstopper
"Der letzte Akt war ein echter Showstopper."
numero da applausi
Transliteration: nü-me-ro da ap-plau-si
"L'atto finale è stato un vero numero da applausi."
número estelar
Transliteration: nü-me-ro es-te-lar
"El acto final fue un verdadero número estelar."
número de destaque
Transliteration: nü-me-ro de des-ta-que
"O ato final foi um verdadeiro número de destaque."
शोस्टॉपर
Transliteration: shostopper
"अंतिम प्रदर्शन एक असली शोस्टॉपर था।"
压轴戏
Transliteration: yā zhòu xì
"最后的表演是一个真正的压轴戏。"
쇼스톱퍼
Transliteration: syoseutoppeo
"마지막 공연은 진정한 쇼스톱퍼였습니다."
ショーストップ
Transliteration: shōsutoppu
"最後のパフォーマンスは本当にショーストップでした。"
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