1. large riverboats that served as traveling theaters
Usage: historical

1. behaves in a showy way to attract attention
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old showboats traveled up and down the Mississippi River in the 1800s.
• Families would gather at the dock when the showboats arrived in town.
• The quarterback showboats after every touchdown.
• She showboats during practice to impress the coach.
• Stop showboating and focus on helping the team win.
• The player was criticized for showboating instead of celebrating with teammates.