ETYM Formerly written also shew.
1. A public entertainment or exhibition.
2. A public exhibition or entertainment.
3. (In horse racing) A finish in third place.

1. A theatrical presentation
2. A radio or television program
3. Entertainment

ETYM Written also shew.
(Irregular preterit, past participle: showed; or p.p.: shown).
1. To be or become visible or noticeable; SYN. show up.
2. To give evidence of, as of records.
3. To make visible or noticeable.
4. To show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; SYN. demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate.