passing show

Noun

The spectacle of contemporary life. / An entertainment having current events and interests as its subject matter.

Japanese Meaning

現代生活の見せ物 / 最新の出来事や時事問題を主題とした娯楽

She watched the passing show of city life from the café window with a detached smile.

彼女はカフェの窓から都会生活のはかない光景を冷めた笑みで眺めていた。

Sense（1）

The spectacle of contemporary life.

Sense（2）

An entertainment having current events and interests as its subject matter.

passing shows

（ plural ）