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)

an exhibition of early American crafts

an exhibition game

Synonyms of exhibition

• exhibit
• display

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

After a less-than-stellar 27-7 loss in their preseason opener against the Broncos last week, the Falcons look to turn the tables against the Colts during their second exhibition game Saturday in Indianapolis. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Portrait of an Old Man will be shown in Vienna alongside 10 international loans; the exhibition closes in April 2027. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

There is a popular misconception that home entertainment has steadily diminished theatrical exhibition. — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

But before the evening sales, Sotheby’s will host a private sale exhibition of Chamberlain works, all of which will be installed at the Breuer building. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for exhibition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

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)