Show-stopper
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of showstopper. alt-of, alternative
"From budget-friendly stocking-fillers to main present show-stoppers, put these on your list…"
- 2 something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal wordnet
- 3 an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"From budget-friendly stocking-fillers to main present show-stoppers, put these on your list…"
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