showtime
word
/ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/
SHOH-tym
/ʃˈəʊtaɪm/
SHOH-tym
Definition
The time when a show, performance, or event is scheduled to begin. Sometimes used informally to mean the moment to take action or do something important.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in theaters, cinema, and sports. Informally, 'It's showtime!' means 'It's time to begin or take action.' More dramatic in American English; rarely formal.
Spanish: hora del espectáculo - comienzo del espectáculoPortuguese (BR): hora do show - início do espetáculoPortuguese (PT): hora do espetáculo - início do espetáculoChinese (Simplified): 演出时间 - 开演时间Chinese (Traditional): 演出時間 - 開演時間Hindi: प्रदर्शन का समयArabic: موعد العرضBengali: শো টাইম - প্রদর্শনী শুরু হওয়ার সময়Russian: начало показа - время представленияJapanese: 開演時間 - ショータイムVietnamese: giờ biểu diễn - giờ bắt đầuKorean: 공연 시작 시간 - 쇼타임Turkish: gösteri saatiUrdu: شو ٹائم - آغاز وقتIndonesian: waktu pertunjukan - waktu dimulai
Example Sentences
The showtime is at 7:00 PM.
basic
Please arrive before showtime.
basic
What time is showtime for the movie?
basic
Alright, everyone, it's showtime—let's do this!
natural
He gets really nervous just before showtime.
natural
It's almost showtime. Are you ready?
natural