expo

noun

ex·​po ˈek-(ˌ)spō How to pronounce expo (audio)
plural expos
Synonyms of exponext

Examples of expo in a Sentence

many of the bigger expos won't fit into the city's relatively small civic center
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There are concerts, a lifestyle expo, a kids’ zone with go-karts and other activities, along with an array of food and drink spots, all centered on the Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Drive. Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026 Last year, lines stretched out the door at the Austin Convention Center as attendees waited to enter the SXSW expo, many hoping to grab freebies from activations like a Korean skincare pop-up or visit podcast stages. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 The company unveiled a flurry of new products at the expo on Monday and gave investors a financial update on Tuesday morning. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 International showcases on the expo floor included game developer booths from Brazil, Portugal, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Chile, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Wales. Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expo

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expo was in 1913

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“Expo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expo. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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