showman
noun/ˈʃəʊ.mən/ · /ˈʃoʊ.mən/
Etymology From show + -man.
1
A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so.
- a consummate showman
- David is a showman above all else. His showroom is more than merely a sales floor: it is a spectacle.
2
One who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus or variety show.
3
One skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation, performance, or publicity.
- Derived terms
- showmanish, showmanism, showmanlike, showmanly, showmanry, showmanship