talent show

noun

: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent

Examples of talent show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The talent show airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024 Both the 2022 and 2023 events leaned heavily into the theme of education, and included a reading nook, talent show, snack time tent and more. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Events include a Parka Pub Crawl, a talent show, a fat bike rally, fireworks, designer purse bingo and caramelized beer poking. Anna Pearson, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024 Over the course of six days, blow-ins and natives alike took part in events like the sandcastle contest, the town crier competition, the talent show, the go-kart race, the pig race, and the Daft Raft Race—in which teams braved the open waves on homemade boats. Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024 Idol will premiere on ABC this Sunday (Feb. 18), marking the TV talent show’s 22nd overall season. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2024 Music’s biggest night saw an impressive roster of A-list talent show up for the affair, with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, and more all gracing the red carpet. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024 But in Punxsutawney, celebrations featuring talent shows, banquets and performances are held to commemorate the day. The Enquirer, 2 Feb. 2024 The party will feature lunch, a bake auction, a talent show, an art sale, and a holiday singalong. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talent show was in 1953

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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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talent show

noun
: a show consisting of a series of performances by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performers
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