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sho w-stopping also showstopping ADJ [ADJ n] A show-stopping performance or product is very impressive. [INFORMAL , APPROVAL ]

show|time /ʃoʊ ta I m/ N‑UNCOUNT Showtime is the time when a particular stage or television show starts. □  It's close to showtime now, so you retire into the dressing room.

sho w tri|al (show trials ) N‑COUNT People describe a trial as a show trial if they believe that the trial is unfair and is held for political reasons rather than in order to find out the truth. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ [+ of ] …the show trials of political dissidents.

showy /ʃoʊ i/ (showier , showiest ) ADJ Something that is showy is very noticeable because it is large, colourful, or bright. □  Since he was color blind, he favored large, showy flowers.

shrank /ʃræ ŋk/ Shrank is the past tense of shrink .

shrap|nel /ʃræ pn ^ə l/ N‑UNCOUNT Shrapnel consists of small pieces of metal which are scattered from exploding bombs and shells. □  He was hit by shrapnel from a grenade.

shred /ʃre d/ (shreds , shredding , shredded )

1 VERB If you shred something such as food or paper, you cut it or tear it into very small, narrow pieces. □ [V n] They may be shredding documents. □ [V n] Finely shred the carrots, cabbage and cored apples.

2 N‑COUNT [usu pl] If you cut or tear food or paper into shreds , you cut or tear it into small, narrow pieces. □  Cut the cabbage into fine long shreds.

3 N‑COUNT If there is not a shred of something, there is not even a small amount of it. □ [+ of ] He said there was not a shred of evidence to support such remarks. □ [+ of ] There is not a shred of truth in the story.

shred|der /ʃre də ^r / (shredders ) N‑COUNT A shredder is a machine for shredding things such as documents or parts of bushes that have been cut off. □  …a document shredder.

shrew /ʃruː / (shrews ) N‑COUNT A shrew is a small brown animal like a mouse with a long pointed nose.

shrewd /ʃruː d/ (shrewder , shrewdest ) ADJ A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. □  She's a shrewd businesswoman.

shriek /ʃriː k/ (shrieks , shrieking , shrieked )

1 VERB When someone shrieks , they make a short, very loud cry, for example because they are suddenly surprised, are in pain, or are laughing. □ [V ] She shrieked and leapt from the bed. □ [V + with ] Miranda shrieked with laughter. ● N‑COUNT Shriek is also a noun. □  Sue let out a terrific shriek and leapt out of the way.

2 VERB If you shriek something, you shout it in a loud, high-pitched voice. □ [V with quote] 'Stop it! Stop it!' shrieked Jane. □ [V n] He was shrieking obscenities and weeping.

shrift /ʃr I ft/ PHRASE If someone or something gets short shrift , they are paid very little attention. □  The idea has been given short shrift by philosophers.

shrill /ʃr I l/ (shriller , shrillest )

1 ADJ A shrill sound is high-pitched and unpleasant. □  Shrill cries and startled oaths flew up around us as pandemonium broke out. □  Mary Ann's voice grew shrill. ●  shril|ly ADV [usu ADV with v] □  'What are you doing?' she demanded shrilly. ●  shrill|ness N‑UNCOUNT □  …that ugly shrillness in her voice.

2 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you describe a demand, protest, or statement as shrill , you disapprove of it and do not like the strong, forceful way it is said. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  Shrill voices on both sides of the Atlantic are advocating protectionism.

shrimp /ʃr I mp/ (shrimps or shrimp ) N‑COUNT Shrimps are small shellfish with long tails and many legs. □  Add the shrimp and cook for 30 seconds.