Definition of Show bill

1. Noun. A poster advertising a show or play.

Exact synonyms: Show Card, Theatrical Poster
Generic synonyms: Bill, Card, Notice, Placard, Poster, Posting
Terms within: Top Billing

Lexicographical Neighbors of Show Bill

shoving
show'd
show-and-tell
show-off
show-offs
show-stopper
show-stoppers
show a clean pair of heels
show a leg
show a little ginger
show and tell
show ankle
show barn
show barns
show bill (current term)
show biz
show business
show card
show globe
show globes
show jumper
show jumpers
show jumping
show of force
show of hands
show off
show offs
show one's cards
show one's face

Literary usage of Show bill

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Revised Ordinances of the City of Boston: As Passed Prior to December 31 by Boston (Mass.) (1882)
"No person shall hang, affix, erect, or fasten a sign, show-bill, lantern, or show-board of any description whatsoever, so that the same will project more ..."

2. Lackawanna Jurist by Lackawanna Bar Association (1895)
"... and remove a certain show bill, placard, programme, poster or other advertisement, to wit : a constable's notice advertising certain property for sale, ..."

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