SHOWSTOPPER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal

Example:

the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper

Synonyms:

show-stopper; showstopper

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("showstopper" is a kind of...):

attraction; attractiveness (the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts)

Meaning:

An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

Synonyms:

show-stopper; showstopper; stopper

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("showstopper" is a kind of...):

act; bit; number; routine; turn (a short performance that is part of a longer program)