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 In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly exhibition, is carefully set within the lush rainforest environment of the Botanical Garden’s Bicentennial Conservatory, and gives visitors an up-close and personal look at Chihuly's creations. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The new exhibition focuses on the brief stretch of time before the Black Death took hold. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024

The museum also hosts workshops, lectures, and performances and is planning an exhibition on the workings of quantum physics for next year. —Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024

Visual art exhibitions to see Take some time to wander a museum or gallery this season. —Alex Golden, Axios, 3 Nov. 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)