showtime

A noun referring to the scheduled time at which an event, performance, or activity is supposed to begin.

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1. Scheduled start time B1 informal

   The designated time at which a performance, event, or activity is scheduled to begin.

   • Showtime is at 8 PM, so please be seated by 7:45.
   • The movie's showtime was delayed by 15 minutes.
   • We need to be ready before showtime.

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   المرادفات: commencementkickoffstarting time

2. Moment of action or performance B2 informal american

   The critical moment when a performance or important activity begins, often used metaphorically.

   • Alright everyone, it's showtime! Let's give it our best.
   • The team knew it was showtime when the final whistle blew.
   • For the actor, every rehearsal led up to showtime.

   🌐وقت العرض

   المرادفات: kickoffzero hour

• showtimes plural form
• showtimes' possessive plural form
• showtime's possessive singular form