exhibits; exhibited; exhibiting
1
: to make (a painting, sculpture, etc.) available for people to see
They will be exhibiting a collection of paintings.
He proudly exhibited his trophy.
2
somewhat formal
: to show or reveal (something)
He first exhibited an interest in music when he was very young.
The patient exhibited signs of the disease.
She exhibited no fear.
plural exhibits
1
a
: an object or a collection of objects that have been put out in a public space for people to look at : something shown in an exhibition
The show includes dozens of interesting exhibits.
b
chiefly US
: exhibition sense 2a
Have you seen the new photography exhibit?
a school art exhibit
2
: an object that is used as evidence in a court of law
introduced the weapons into evidence as exhibits A and B
Note: The phrase exhibit A is sometimes used to refer to someone or something that is being mentioned as evidence or proof of something, as if in a court of law.
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“Exhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/exhibit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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