slideshow
noun
slide·show
ˈslīd-ˌshō 
variants
or slide show
plural slideshows or slide shows
1
: a presentation of photographic slides (see slide entry 2 sense 5b) projected on a surface or displayed on a screen one after another
She projected a slideshow from her mother's archive against a muslin sheet that she also drew on, putting a layered landscape in the top left corner, and then she hung a painting her mother never finished in the walk-in closet.—
Catherine Wagley
Catherine WagleySeniors were all gathered in the auxiliary gym for lunch, where a dozen or so giant sandwiches from Subway were laid out for them along with cake as they watched a slideshow of their classmates' pictures from when they were toddlers.—Sam Craig
Sam Craig2
: a collection of electronic images (as on a website) presented to be viewed one after another
Click through the attached slideshow for more information on the 15+ small businesses that will be part of the Sherman Phoenix.—The Milwaukee Business Journal
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Stock footage is often just a collection of generic visuals, creating a slideshow effect rather than a compelling story.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club members and guests recently enjoyed a lively slideshow presentation with expert topiary designer Jennifer Coburn.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Angry Birds 2 even has a real zag moment when the pig leader accidentally displays his dating-app thirst traps during a slideshow presentation about taking on the new big bad.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The device connects to PCs, Macs, and even TVs for better viewing and slideshow experiences.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club members and guests recently enjoyed a lively slideshow presentation with expert topiary designer Jennifer Coburn.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Angry Birds 2 even has a real zag moment when the pig leader accidentally displays his dating-app thirst traps during a slideshow presentation about taking on the new big bad.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The device connects to PCs, Macs, and even TVs for better viewing and slideshow experiences.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Slideshow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slideshow. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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