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

The Levi’s Home Turf experience will also feature an exhibition on local record label Empire celebrating their 15th anniversary. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

The exhibition was among the last events marking the famous cult film’s 50th anniversary, and featured Rock’s famous photographs alongside pieces by pop star designer Michael Schmidt and digital portraitist Plasticgod. —Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026

Throughout the year, Der Pavilion will host a roster of exhibitions, performances, crafts and gastronomy involving local and international communities, artists and artisans, galleries and institutions. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026

Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 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)