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

Strand went 6-for-12 passing for 50 yards in his NFL exhibition debut. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026

An exhibition game also shuffles the storylines — some players emerge, others might fade. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

This exhibition surveys the breadth of his practice, and includes a reproduction of his first Pop-art show, in 1962. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Throughout the year, Team Paddletek athletes will visit select Chicken N Pickle locations for instructional clinics, exhibitions, product demonstrations and community events. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 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)