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
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
The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
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Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
The space will be used for rotating exhibitions to expand Sacramento’s existing museum scene, Ford said.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions.
—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
The space will be used for rotating exhibitions to expand Sacramento’s existing museum scene, Ford said.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhibition. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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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)
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