talent show

noun

: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent

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Their wedding celebration 12 years ago was even themed around camping — complete with a ropes course, games and a talent show, with the wedding party sleeping in bunks at the Oregon campsite. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Sketch ridiculous inventions, stage a mini talent show, or build something with whatever's at hand. Cas Holman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 Rose, Chico, and Tupac made their official debut at the annual Dunbar talent show, a staple event held in the school auditorium that brought out singers and rappers, dancers and actors, jugglers and ventriloquists. Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025 There will be food, fun, games, a talent show, rides and more. Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talent show

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talent show was in 1953

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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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talent show

noun
: a show consisting of a series of performances by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performers
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