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

Peterson has been hindered by cramping all season, even dating back to exhibition contests against Louisville and Fort Hays State. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025

This game is technically an exhibition for the Poets but counts for the Aztecs. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025

The unsung heroes of the exhibition are five round benches installed in MOMA’s atrium. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

Although the museums are currently closed for renovation, the site itself serves as an open-air art gallery with a busy calendar of exhibitions throughout the year. —Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

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)