English noun: showstopper | |||
1. | showstopper (communication) an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down | ||
Synonyms | show-stopper, stopper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | act, bit, number, routine, turn | ||
2. | showstopper (attribute) something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal | ||
Samples | She has a show-stopper of a smile. The brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper. | ||
Synonyms | show-stopper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | attraction, attractiveness | ||