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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Learning the lingo behind all the different fan cultures can feel overwhelming at the annual comic expo. Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Secrets has been eyeing the water gun game in the expo hall all day. Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026 Ina Park, a spokeswoman for the expo’s Korean pavilion, was eager to introduce Balance Grow’s Fried Calamari Snack, which looked like slightly malformed Utz Potato Stix. J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Also, house made ranch dressing (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at expo line. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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