SHOW-STOPPER
\ʃˈə͡ʊstˈɒpə], \ʃˈəʊstˈɒpə], \ʃ_ˈəʊ_s_t_ˈɒ_p_ə]\
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an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
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something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal; "she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper"
By Princeton University
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