Definition

Noun: 1. The scheduled starting time for a public performance: This is the specific, announced time when a movie, play, concert, television program, or other entertainment event is set to begin.

Usage

• "Show time" is used to refer to the official start of an event, not the time doors open or pre-show activities begin.
• It is commonly seen on tickets, schedules, and announcements.
• It functions as a compound noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ticket clearly states the show time is 7:30 PM.
  • Please be seated at least 15 minutes before show time.
  • We checked the show times for the new film online.

Advanced Usage

• "It's show time!": This is a common idiomatic expression used to indicate that it is time to begin a performance, a presentation, or any important event requiring one's full effort and skill. It carries a sense of excitement and readiness.
  • The actors stood in the wings, and the director whispered, "Places everyone, it's show time!"
  • As the client entered the meeting room, the manager turned to her team and said, "Okay, it's show time."

Variants and Related Words

• Showtimes (n): The plural form, often used to list multiple scheduled start times.
  • The cinema posted the weekend showtimes on its website.

Synonyms

• Curtain time: Specifically for theatrical performances.
• Start time: A more general term.
• Kickoff: Often used for sports events.

Related Idioms

• "It's show time!": As detailed in the Advanced Usage section, this phrase extends beyond literal performance to signify the start of any crucial, high-stakes, or public activity.

Noun

1. the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin