Showcase
/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/noun
A case or setting used for displaying or presenting something; also, a display or demonstration of abilities or products.
Did you know?“Showcase” is a straightforward modern compound, but its meaning taps into an older human instinct: to frame an object so it can be seen, judged, and desired.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
sceawian
“to look at, inspect, view”
Old English
OE
cæse
“box, chest, container”
14th Century
English
show case
“a case for displaying objects”
19th Century
English
showcase
“a display case or setting for exhibition”
Modern English
English
showcase
“a display or presentation intended to attract attention”