show•case
  Pronunciation: (shō'kās"), [key]    — n., v., adj. -cased, -cas•ing, 
  
  
 —n.  - a glass case for the display and protection of articles in shops, museums, etc.  
  - an exhibit or display, usually of an ideal or representative model of something.  
  - the setting, place, or vehicle for displaying something on a trial basis: The club is a showcase for new comics. 
  
  
 —v.t.  - to exhibit or display.  
  - to present in or as if in an entertainment showcase: The bar showcases young jazz pianists. 
  - to show to best advantage: The part minimizes her acting ability and showcases her singing. 
  - to present as a special event: The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play. 
  
  
 —adj.  - prominently or proudly regarded or presented: a showcase city. 
  
  
  Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.