In real estate, a showing is when a house or apartment that's for sale or rent is opened up so potential buyers or renters can walk through and see it in person. When your family looks for a new home, your parents might schedule several showings to visit different properties. During a showing, a real estate agent usually guides visitors through the rooms, answering questions about the property while the current owners either leave or stay out of the way.

The word showing is also used for performances, especially movies. You might ask your friend whether they want to go to the 1:30 or 2:30 showing of a fun movie.