exhibition

noun

ex·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən How to pronounce exhibition (audio)
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

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
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The exhibition showcases a diverse range of collections, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, works in wood and textiles, and more. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 Plus, David Seifert of D1Baseball recaps his visit to Fayetteville to watch Arkansas defeat Dallas Baptist in an exhibition game at Baum-Walker Stadium. Christina Long, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025 Coinciding with the exhibition, Moynat debuted its handbags and small leather goods collaboration with Lung in Shanghai. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025 Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is inviting guests to slow down and be present with its newest exhibition, set to open next month. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exhibition

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exhibition was in the 14th century

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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhibition. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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exhibition

noun
ex·​hi·​bi·​tion ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ən How to pronounce exhibition (audio)
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
: a public showing (as of works of art, manufactured goods, or athletic skill)

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