show-and-tell

A form of show and tell — A school activity in which each student brings an item to school and presents a small speech on it to the class.

Meanings

nounshow-and-tell (usually uncountable, plural show-and-tells)

plural show-and-tells

  1. alternativeuncountableusuallyAlternative form of show and tell.
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