raree-show
noun
rar·ee-show ˈrer-ē-ˌshō 
: a small display or scene viewed in a box : peep show
broadly : an unusual or amazing show or spectacle
Synonyms
- circus
- extravaganza
- pageant
- spectacle
- spectacular
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of rare show
First Known Use
1684, in the meaning defined above
raree-shows
noun
as in exhibits
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exhibits
- spectacles
- exhibitions
- spectaculars
- displays
- pageants
- extravaganzas
- circuses
- expositions