The scheduled times when movies, plays, or other performances begin. A listing of when entertainment events are scheduled to start.
Compound of 'show' (from Old English 'scēawian', to see) and 'times' (from Old English 'tima', period). The term emerged with organized entertainment venues needing to schedule performances.
Before digital listings, movie showtimes were announced by theater ushers with megaphones or displayed on hand-painted boards. The phrase 'it's showtime!' comes from theatrical tradition, marking the moment when entertainment begins!
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