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 exhibition’s 10 chapters play out in dedicated installations, with the first inspired by the splendor of Venice’s Scuola Grande di San Rocco, which houses the finest of Tintoretto’s paintings. —Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024

The event hosts north of 6,000 motion picture professionals from all corners of the industry including exhibition, distribution, marketing, promotion, equipment and concession areas. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024

The Museum & Science Center is planning its Roc the Eclipse Festival, which will have several events including speakers, exhibitions, planetarium shows and comedic acts. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024

The league stated in June that following the launch of Big 12 basketball in Mexico, Big 12 women’s soccer and baseball would participate in exhibitions against clubs from the region. —Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024

In 2017, Tom and James collaborated on an exhibition featuring clay sewage pipes. —Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024

This year’s events, including a three-day exhibition, are slated for June 20-30, to accommodate the National Eucharistic Congress that’s taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium July 17-21. —The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024

Trevor Bauer, the former Dodgers pitcher whose suspension for violating the policy has expired, is all over the place: giving interviews to the media, churning out content for his own social media channels, pitching in a minor league exhibition game in Arizona, pitching for a Mexican League team. —Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024

Storm clouds of the literal variety gathered above Chavez Ravine as Sunday afternoon’s Freeway Series exhibition game between the Dodgers and Angels began. —Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exhibition

• on exhibition
• make an exhibition of oneself
• 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)