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Housewives of the 1950s were supposed to create show-stopping meals every night for their hard-working husbands.
Caroline Leavitt

Meaning of "show-stopping" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHOW-STOPPING

show-stopping  [ˈʃəʊˌstɒpɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHOW-STOPPING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Show-Stopping is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SHOW-STOPPING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of show-stopping in the English dictionary

The definition of show-stopping in the dictionary is impressive; sensational.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHOW-STOPPING


chart-topping
ˈtʃɑːtˌtɒpɪŋ
copping
ˈkɒpɪŋ
cropping
ˈkrɒpɪŋ
dopping
ˈdɒpɪŋ
eavesdropping
ˈiːvzˌdrɒpɪŋ
flip-flopping
ˈflɪpˌflɒpɪŋ
flopping
ˈflɒpɪŋ
hopping
ˈhɒpɪŋ
island-hopping
ˈaɪləndhɒpɪŋ
outcropping
ˈaʊtˌkrɒpɪŋ
overtopping
ˌəʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ
plopping
ˈplɒpɪŋ
shopping
ˈʃɒpɪŋ
sopping
ˈsɒpɪŋ
stopping
ˈstɒpɪŋ
teleshopping
ˈtɛlɪˌʃɒpɪŋ
topping
ˈtɒpɪŋ
whopping
ˈwɒpɪŋ
wife-swapping
ˈwaɪfˌswɒpɪŋ
window-shopping
ˈwɪndəʊˌʃɒpɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHOW-STOPPING

show stopper
show the flag
show the white feather
show tippler
show trial
show up
show window
show-me attitude
Show-Me State
show-off
showable
showbiz
showbiz column
showbiz reporter
showbizzy
showboat
showboater
showbox
showbread
showcase

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHOW-STOPPING

camping
clipping
dipping
dripping
dropping
flipping
home shopping
kidnapping
mapping
overlapping
popping
propping
shipping
skipping
slipping
stepping
stripping
swapping
tapping
tipping
wrapping

Synonyms and antonyms of show-stopping in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «show-stopping» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHOW-STOPPING

Find out the translation of show-stopping to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of show-stopping from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «show-stopping» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

显示停车
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

show-stopping
570 millions of speakers

English

show-stopping
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शो रोक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تظهر بين وقف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шоу-остановки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

show-stopping
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শো মুহুর্তে থামা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

show-arrêt
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berhenti-henti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

show-stopping
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ショー停止
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쇼 중지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Show-stopping
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

show- dừng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிகழ்ச்சி நிறுத்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शो-स्टॉपिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

show-durdurma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

show-stopping
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

show- zatrzymanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шоу -зупинки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

-show oprire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

show - διακοπή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

show-stop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

show-stopp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

show-stopper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of show-stopping

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOW-STOPPING»

The term «show-stopping» is regularly used and occupies the 61.213 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHOW-STOPPING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about show-stopping

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QUOTES WITH «SHOW-STOPPING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word show-stopping.
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Caroline Leavitt
Housewives of the 1950s were supposed to create show-stopping meals every night for their hard-working husbands.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOW-STOPPING»

Discover the use of show-stopping in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to show-stopping and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cakestar: Your Guide to Creating Show-Stopping Cakes
Presents recipes, tips, tricks and techniques for creating twenty-five dazzling cakes, cupcakes, and cookies and includes a special section on the skills and equipment needed to become an expert cake decorator.
Jade Lipton, 2012
2
The Gourmet Potluck: Show-stopping Recipes for the Buffet Table
Furnishing a collection of sophisticated but easy-to-prepare recipes designed to serve ten to sixteen people, a potluck cookbook includes information on essential serving dishes and utensils, preparation timeline, and reheating requirements ...
Beth Hensperger, 2006
3
The Nutcracker Sweet: Show-Stopping Desserts Inspired by the ...
Award-winning author Linda Hymes creates the ultimate dessert cookbook with a decadent tribute to America's favorite holiday classic. Hymes offers over 60 simple to spectacular recipes and explores the history of the ballet.
Linda Hymes, 2004
4
Burlesque Baking: The Art of Show-Stopping, Decadent Cakes ...
This is a baking book for women who are unashamedly feminine but staunchly anti-twee.
Charlotte White, 2014
5
Tuner Cars Field Guide: Show-Stopping Sport Compacts
The collection of photos in this book highlight bodywork, graphics and paint, engine and electronics of each car, and will inspire automobile enthusiasts to think about future projects.
Jay Canter, 2005
6
Photoshop CS6: The Missing Manual
ShoW- SToPPiNG eYeS (50% gray)” checkbox, and then click OK. (Sure, you could create a new layer, use the Edit→Fill command to fill it with gray, and then change its Mode setting, but this way is faster.) 2. Press B to grab the Brush tool ...
Lesa Snider, 2012
7
Doodles Movie Star: Sensational, Show-Stopping Pictures to ...
Lights, camera, action—doodles!
‎2013
8
Bake It to the Limit: Easy to Prepare Desserts with Show ...
Collects recipes and instructions for preparing such "show-stopping" desserts as coconut icecream served in molded chocolate bowls, fig tart with lemon honey marscapone, and hazelnut espresso creme brulee
Dede Wilson, 1999
9
Awful First Dates: Hysterical, True, and Heartbreakingly Bad
... how girls aren't nice to him, in which he appeared as both the man and, in full drag, as the woman. THE TIME BANDIT We had dinner, watched TV, and drank. A REAL T-BONER SHOW-STOPPING PERFORMANCE THE NEXT SCORSESE.
Sarah Wexler, 2012
10
Jet
KATHY. MILLER: SHOW-STOPPING. The kind of performance that would draw bravo's from the Spaniards has been the order of the day for model Kathy Miller in the EBONY Fashion Fair With A Spanish Flair. From the time Kathy opens the ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOW-STOPPING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term show-stopping is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Team of the Week (Wk 21): Show-stopping rookie, world legend …
After a wild 4-4 draw against Toronto FC two weeks ago, New York City FC faced off with Orlando City SC on Sunday and, amazingly, the same amount of goals ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
2
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Lopez! See the Star's Most Show-Stopping
Happy 46th birthday, Jennifer Lopez! J.Lo looks like she hasn't aged in about, oh, a decade or two, but she is another year older, which means we want to relive ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
3
Holly Bell's show-stopping cakes
Wednesday is Prince George's second birthday, and Holly Bell joins This Morning to celebrate with some show stopping cakes that's easy for any wannabe ... «UTV Ireland, Jul 15»
4
'UnREAL' Star Breeda Wool Dishes On Faith's Show-Stopping
Faith (Breeda Wool) and Adam (Freddie Stroma) get to know one another on "Everlasting" in a scene from Season 1, episode 1 of "UnREAL." Lifetime/James ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
5
Paul McCartney Delivers Show-Stopping Charleston Tribute In …
Performing in South Carolina on Thursday night, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul McCartney dedicated a song to the victims of the mass shooting in Charleston. «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
6
5 Show-Stopping Moments From Country Jam 2015's Final Day
Headliners like the Band Perry, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban made 2015 Country Jam a summer festival to remember. And Sunday (June 21), the fourth day of ... «Taste of Country, Jun 15»
7
Kylie Minogue wears array of show-stopping outfits as she …
Kylie Minogue wowed in an array of show-stopping outfits during her headline slot at Hyde Park's British Summertime concert. Slipping into everything from a ... «Evening Standard, Jun 15»
8
Alex Boye teases show-stopping 'America's Got Talent' performance …
Singer Alex Boye announced this week that he performed on an episode of "America's Got Talent" that will air Tuesday, June 23. In a clip promoting the show, ... «Deseret News, Jun 15»
9
Show-stopping little girl does Aretha Franklin proud in dance recital
When Aretha starts playing, every self-respecting lady knows that you have to bring it. This little dancer named Johanna wasn't about to hold back during a ... «Mashable, Jun 15»
10
Floral fancy: Jane Seymour stuns in show-stopping strapless gown …
AS the host of the night, no doubt Jane Seymour made sure she pulled out all the stops when it came to her outfit yesterday. By Jessica Earnshaw. PUBLISHED: ... «Express.co.uk, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Show-Stopping [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/show-stopping>. Apr 2024 ».
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