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showstopper
DEFINITIONS OF:
showstopper
1
n
an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
Synonyms:
show-stopper
,
stopper
Type of:
act
,
bit
,
number
,
routine
,
turn
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
n
something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal
“the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a
showstopper
”
Synonyms:
show-stopper
Type of:
attraction
,
attractiveness
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
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