A trial held for appearance's sake, but for which the verdict is predetermined; especially when the verdict is "guilty", and the purpose of the trial is to make an example of the accused.

a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft.

(theater) A variety show performed by minstrels, primarily white people in blackface.

an entertainment performed by ice skaters

(Canada) An event that proves to be a disaster, often in a fun or memorable way.

Alternative spelling of showbusiness.

A building for exhibiting cattle and other domestic animals, as at a county fairgrounds.

plural of show barn

(idiomatic, nautical, chiefly imperative) To wake up and get out of bed.

(dated) A display of coloured lights that move in shifting patterns.