showman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who performs or presents shows, especially circus or vaudeville acts.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with showman
dowman , howman , nowman

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Variants

List of all variants of showman that leads to same result
showman , showmanship , showmanships , showmen

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Etymology

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From show + man.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'showman' was in the late 16th century.

2. P.T. Barnum, one of the most famous showmen in history, is credited with coining the phrase 'There's a sucker born every minute.'

3. Many famous showmen have had their own traveling circuses or sideshows.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circus: A type of entertainment featuring a variety of performances by acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists, and animals.

2. Vaudeville: A type of entertainment consisting of a series of acts, including music, comedy, and magic, performed live on stage.

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Culture

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The showman is a central figure in various forms of entertainment, including circuses, carnivals, and vaudeville. They are known for their ability to captivate audiences and create memorable experiences. In literature, the showman has been portrayed in works such as P.T. Barnum in 'The Greatest Showman' and Phineas T. Barnum in 'Barnum' by Mark Twain.

How to Memorize "showman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in colorful clothes, performing acrobatic acts or presenting animals in a circus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'showman' with the image of a ringmaster leading a circus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym S-H-O-W-M-A-N: Showman = Someone Happily Offering Wonders and Magic Always Near.

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