show stopper

A form of showstopper — A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.

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Meanings

nounshow stopper (plural show stoppers)

plural show stoppers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of showstopper.
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APA

show stopper. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/show%20stopper

MLA

“show stopper.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/show%20stopper. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “show stopper,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/show%20stopper.

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