Meanings
intended to be seen but not bought or used
done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others
Example Sentences
1
She only bought that expensive designer bag for show, she never actually uses it.
2
The fancy china in their china cabinet is just for show; they never use it for special occasions.
3
He has a large book collection, but it's mostly just for show as he rarely reads them.
4
The impressive artwork hanging in the gallery is not for sale; it's just for show.
5
The extravagant lighting setup on the movie set is mostly for show; it doesn't serve any practical purpose.
