showgirl

English - English

Definition of showgirl in English English dictionary

A non-starring but physically beautiful female dancer in an often lavishly produced theatrical revue; a chorine

She was a Las Vegas showgirl when she was younger.

A showgirl is a young woman who sings and dances as part of a group in a musical show. one of a group of women who sing or dance in a musical show

a woman who dances in a chorus line

Related Terms

showgirls

plural of showgirl

Hyphenation

show·girl

Turkish pronunciation

şōgırl

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜōˌgərl/ /ˈʃoʊˌɡɜrl/

Etymology

() show + girl