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 winning proposal includes an exhibition hall, a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater, 10 restaurants and 4,000 gaming positions — twice that of any other casino in the state. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025

The pre-sale exhibition, also in Diriyah, saw almost 2,500 visitors and the panel discussions more than 700 people. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025

After that, take in an art exhibition with some friends and end the night at a nice, quiet spot sharing some laughs. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

The Brooklyn Museum on February 7 announced a series of cost-cutting measures that include laying off more than forty employees, slashing the average number of exhibitions produced annually from twelve to nine, and canceling weeknight events with poor attendance or inconsistent funding. —News Desk, Artforum, 7 Feb. 2025

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)