showgirl
/'ʃougə:l/
Definition
- Noun:
- A female performer in a theatrical revue or variety show: A "showgirl" is typically a woman who performs in musical theater productions, especially in elaborate stage shows featuring dance, music, and spectacle. Her role often emphasizes visual presentation, glamour, and choreographed dancing as part of a group.
- A chorus line dancer: Specifically, a "showgirl" is frequently a dancer who performs in a chorus line, known for synchronized routines and wearing ornate, often revealing, costumes and headdresses.
Usage
- The term is used to describe a professional female entertainer in specific types of live stage entertainment, such as revues, cabarets, or large-scale musical productions.
- It often carries connotations of glamour, spectacle, and performance that is more visual and presentational than dramatic acting.
Examples
- Noun:
- She worked as a showgirl in the famous Las Vegas revue for five years.
- The classic musical featured a line of showgirls in feathered headdresses and sequined costumes.
- Her dream was to be a showgirl on Broadway.
Advanced Usage
- "Showgirl" vs. "Chorus Girl": While often used interchangeably, "showgirl" can sometimes imply a more prominent or visually spectacular role within a revue compared to a standard "chorus girl," with a greater emphasis on costume and presence.
- Cultural Context: The image of the showgirl is iconic in entertainment capitals like Las Vegas, Paris (at the Moulin Rouge), and Broadway's history, symbolizing a certain era of theatrical glamour.
Variants and Related Words
- Show (n/v): The performance or production in which a showgirl appears.
- Chorus line (n): A group of dancers who perform synchronized routines, typically including showgirls.
- Dancer (n): A more general term for a person who dances.
Synonyms
- Chorus girl: A female dancer in the chorus of a theatrical production.
- Dancer: A person who dances, especially as a profession.
- Performer: A person who entertains an audience.
Idioms and Phrases
Noun
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a woman who dances in a chorus line
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