I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
: an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance
II. noun
: something or someone exceptionally arresting or attractive
the gold crown was the showstopper of the exhibition
• showstopping ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective