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 Definitions of show-stopper  [ˈʃoʊˌrum, -ˌrʊm]  

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Definition of 'show-stopper' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) show-stopper
a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause.

Etymology:  (1945–50)

Definition of 'show-stopper' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) show-stopper, showstopper, stopper
an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

2. (noun) show-stopper, showstopper
something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal
"she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper"



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