show-place

A family visits a famous show-place in the city.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A place of interest for tourists: A "show-place" is a location, typically natural or man-made, that is considered worthy of being visited or shown to others, especially for its beauty, historical significance, or cultural value. It is often a site included in tourist itineraries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Grand Canyon is a famous show-place in the United States. (A notable natural site that tourists visit.)
  • The city's old quarter is a popular show-place, with many historic buildings and markets. (A district that attracts visitors due to its charm and attractions.)

Advanced Usage

• "to make a show-place of something": to transform a location into an attractive or well-maintained site for visitors.
  • The local government made a show-place of the ancient ruins by adding walking paths and informational signs. (They improved the site to appeal to tourists.)

Variants and Related Words

• Showplace (n): a variant spelling of "show-place" (often used as a single word).
  • This garden is a real showplace, with rare flowers and fountains. (An impressive display site.)

Synonyms

• Tourist attraction: a place that draws visitors for its appeal.
  • The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction. (A popular show-place.)
• Sight: a noteworthy or interesting place to see.
  • We visited all the sights in Rome. (Places of interest, including show-places.)
• Landmark: a recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation or tourism.
  • The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark. (A well-known show-place.)

Related Idioms

• "on show": displayed for public viewing (often used for objects, but can apply to places).
  • The museum's artifacts are on show for the first time. (They are exhibited, similar to a show-place being open for tourists.)