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Definition of show shop in English: show shopnoun ˈʃəʊ ʃɒp 1Chiefly depreciative. A theatre, (later) especially one in which musicals, variety acts, or similar shows are performed. Also occasionally: a show, an exhibition. Now somewhat rare and historical (US in later use). 2A shop containing a prominent display of goods for sale; specifically (chiefly depreciative) a shop displaying fixed-price clothes, shoes, etc., which are made to measure in a separate workshop. Compare "slop-shop". Now historical.
Origin Late 18th century. From show + shop. Definition of show shop in US English: show shopnounˈʃəʊ ʃɒp 1Chiefly depreciative. A theatre, (later) especially one in which musicals, variety acts, or similar shows are performed. Also occasionally: a show, an exhibition. Now somewhat rare and historical (US in later use). 2A shop containing a prominent display of goods for sale; specifically (chiefly depreciative) a shop displaying fixed-price clothes, shoes, etc., which are made to measure in a separate workshop. Compare "slop-shop". Now historical.
Origin Late 18th century. From show + shop. |