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show•place

Pronunciation: (shō'plās"), [key]
—n.
1. an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
2. any house, building, office, etc., that is beautifully furnished and is considered of flawless taste: His home was a showplace.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

showpiece

showroom

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