showtime

Definition

  • noun: the time when a play, movie, etc., begins
  • noun: the scheduled or actual time at which a show or something likened to a show begins
  • often used figuratively in U.S. English

Examples

  • We've been making plans for months. Now it's 'showtime'.

  • We have five minutes until 'showtime'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Alex? That's my kill. Mine. Alex hungry. Alex eat. It's showtime. Thanks for not giving up on me. Man, you almost gave me a heart attack. You can't just come sneak up on me. Just because you're a lion... (..)
    2005 Madagascar
  • (..) the CentraI Park Zoo proudIy presents... Show them the cat. Who's the cat? ...the king of New York City. -Alex the lion. -Alex the lion. It's showtime. Roar! Gather around, people. Big show about to start. Check out the zebra taking care of biz. That's right. (..)
    2005 Madagascar