Definition

Noun: 1. A frequently exhibited and visited location: A place, such as a building, garden, or area, that is notable for its historical significance, architectural beauty, natural scenery, or cultural importance and is therefore often shown to visitors.

Usage

• The word "showplace" is used to describe a location that is considered an exemplary or outstanding example of its kind and is a point of interest for tourists or visitors.
• It often implies that the place is maintained or presented in a way that highlights its best qualities for public viewing.

Examples

• The palace has been restored and is now a national showplace.
• Their award-winning garden is a local showplace every spring.
• The historic district has become a showplace for 19th-century architecture.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe something presented as a model of excellence.
  • The new corporate headquarters was designed as a showplace of sustainable engineering.

Variants and Related Words

• Showcase (noun): While "showcase" can mean a display case, it is often used figuratively, similar to "showplace," to mean a setting for presenting something in an advantageous light (e.g., ).
• Landmark (noun): A prominent or well-known object or feature of a landscape, or a building of historical importance.
• Attraction (noun): A place that draws visitors by providing interest, pleasure, or entertainment.

Synonyms

• Exhibition piece
• Model
• Tourist attraction
• Point of interest

Antonyms

• Eyesore
• Blight

Idioms and Phrases

• (To be) a showplace: This is the standard idiomatic use of the word itself.
  • Through years of hard work, they turned the barren land into a showplace.

Noun

1. a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty