showstopper

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃəʊstɒpər/


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
show-stop•per  (shō′stop′ər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. [Theat.]a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause.
  2. a spectacularly arresting or appealing person or thing:This bright plaid suit is a real show-stopper.
Also, show′stop′per. 
  • 1945–50
show′-stop′ping, show′stop′ping, adj. 

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