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show business

 noun
     
Related topics: Media, Performing
show business also showbiz [uncountable] informal
AMAP the entertainment industry, for example television, films, popular theatre etc
in show business
Phyllis always wanted to be in show business.
The restaurant is always full of show business personalities.
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