Showring

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The enclosed central arena of a circus or horse show where the performers and animals are presented to spectators ; the area where horses are paraded and judged before a race or sale
2. The circular ring in a circus or equestrian event where acts and horses perform in full view of the audience ; the parade enclosure where racehorses are displayed and assessed before running
3. A roped or fenced arena at a circus or horse show in which performers and mounts take centre stage ; a paddock-like enclosure where horses are walked and judged prior to a race or auction

Etymology: "Showring" is simply a variant spelling of "show ring," the enclosed or marked-off area where animals or performers are displayed and judged. The term is a plain compound: "show," in the sense of an exhibition or display, combined with "ring," the circular or enclosed space where the display takes place. The closed-up spelling is an alternative to the two-word form and is used in the same senses, most often in discussions of livestock shows and horse competitions.

Synonyms: arena