exhibition

noun

ex·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən 

1

: an act or instance of exhibiting

2

British : a grant drawn from the funds of a school or university to help maintain a student

3

: a public showing (as of works of art, objects of manufacture, or athletic skill)

a one-man exhibition

an exhibition game

Synonyms

• display
• exhibit
• expo
• exposition
• fair
• show

Examples of exhibition in a Sentence

There were several famous paintings at the exhibition.

an exhibition of early American crafts

helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings

Recent Examples on the Web

The company’s expansion has shifted from urban centers to suburban locations following a deal with local exhibition giant Aeon Entertainment. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024

One of the exhibition highlights is a major new de Waal installation through which the artist reflects on Salto’s enduring influence on his own practice. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Ahead of its sale at Sotheby’s New York in February, the violin will go on display in London and Hong Kong, with additional exhibitions to be announced. —Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024

The exhibition compliments the garden's live music series, which kicks off in early 2025 with the Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration. —Martin Vassolo, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exhibition

• make an exhibition of oneself
• on exhibition
• self-exhibition

Kids Definition

exhibition

noun

ex·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ən 

1

: an act or instance of exhibiting

2

: a public showing (as of works of art, manufactured goods, or athletic skill)