Showstopper Definition

shōstŏpər
show-stopper, showstoppers
noun
A song or sequence in a musical theater production, show, etc. so exciting or impressive that applause from the audience interrupts the performance.
Webster's New World
Anything so exciting, impressive, showy, etc. that it attracts much attention.
Webster's New World
A particularly arresting person or thing, especially one that draws attention away from others or brings a course of action to a halt.
American Heritage

Any impediment that prevents all further progress; especially a software bug that must be fixed before any further development is possible.

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Noun

Singular:
showstopper
Plural:
showstoppers

Origin of Showstopper

Showstopper Sentence Examples

  • June is in charge of the flowers - her Clematis ' Avalanche ' is a real showstopper.

  • I've even been persuaded to take part myself and will be singing a showstopper from the hit musical Joseph " .

  • The other main showstopper was realizing BB was quietly munching on one. hmmm.

  • What's your opinion of Apple's new showstopper?

  • Wishing was a showstopper and I ca n't really say anything which she did less well.

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