Definition

1. Noun:
   • A street show: A public entertainment, typically a small-scale or itinerant exhibition, presented outdoors or in a temporary setting.
   • An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass: A peep show, often a box containing pictures or miniature scenes viewed through a small aperture.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The children gathered around the raree-show to see the exotic pictures of faraway lands.
  • In the 18th century, a raree-show was a common form of entertainment at fairs.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term "raree-show" is archaic and primarily used in historical contexts to describe early forms of popular visual entertainment, often considered a precursor to more modern optical devices or public spectacles.
  • The novel's description of the fair included a raree-showman enticing the crowd.

Variants and Related Words

• Peep show (n): A modern equivalent, often referring to a box or booth where pictures or scenes are viewed through a small opening, sometimes with a more adult connotation.
  • The museum had a replica of a Victorian-era peep show.

Synonyms

• Peep show
• Street exhibition
• Itinerant show

Related Phrases

• To set up a raree-show: To establish or start such a show.
  • The traveler would set up a raree-show in each town he visited.

Noun

1. a street show
2. an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass