strip show

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Definition

Noun: A live performance, typically in a nightclub or theater, where a performer (a stripper) gradually removes their clothing in a sexually suggestive manner, usually in time to music, for the entertainment of an audience. It is a form of adult entertainment.

Usage

The term "strip show" refers to the performance event itself. It is often associated with venues like gentlemen's clubs or burlesque theaters. - The group of friends went to see a strip show for the bachelor party. - The club is famous for its elaborate strip shows.

Advanced Usage
  • "to do a strip show": This phrase describes the act of performing this type of entertainment.
    • She used to do a strip show at a downtown club.
  • The performance can be described as a "strip show performance".
    • The strip show performance featured elaborate costumes and choreography.
Variants and Related Words
  • Striptease (n): A direct synonym for a strip show; the act of performing such a show.
    • The art of striptease has a long history in theater.
  • Stripper (n): The performer in a strip show.
    • The stripper captivated the audience with her routine.
  • Burlesque (n): A theatrical entertainment involving parody and sometimes striptease, often with a more artistic or comedic focus than a typical strip show.
    • Modern burlesque shows often combine comedy, dance, and striptease.
Synonyms
  • Striptease
  • Erotic dance performance
  • Adult entertainment show
Related Phrases
  • Peep show: A show, often viewed through a small window, featuring erotic performances or acts. While related, a peep show is typically a more private, individualized viewing experience compared to a public strip show.
    • The old arcade had a booth for a peep show.
Noun
  1. a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music
    • she did a strip right in front of everyone

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