Definition of "showtime" [showtime]

• The time at which an entertainment, such as the showing of a movie, is scheduled to start. (noun)
• Slang The time at which an activity is to begin. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "They are both premium channels, don't know how they are marketed, but believe there are more deals I think for HBO, but don't think showtime is exactly something extremly hidden either."
• "Once again showtime reining supreme with clever plots and whitty writing."
• "So, while showtime is doing its thing, I'd choose HBO over showtime. plinstrot"