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
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Seen together now, the exhibition presents a record of how Black photographers documented their own communities during periods of major social change.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
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Once the site of some of the state's first major art exhibitions, the DMA now boasts an impressive collection of over 25,000 pieces, featuring both rotating exhibitions and permanent installations.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The museum says that while it's closed through the months of January and February, exhibitions will be updated and facilities will be improved.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
The fighter is coming fresh off his exhibition bout with YouTuber Jake Paul.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Once the site of some of the state's first major art exhibitions, the DMA now boasts an impressive collection of over 25,000 pieces, featuring both rotating exhibitions and permanent installations.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The museum says that while it's closed through the months of January and February, exhibitions will be updated and facilities will be improved.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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