exhibition

ex-hi-bi-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A public display of works of art, items of interest, or skills.

  2. 2.

    A demonstration or display of a skill or quality.

  3. 3.

    A large-scale public show featuring products, services, or achievements.

Forms

plural: exhibitions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make an exhibition of oneself — to behave in a way that attracts embarrassing attention
  • •
    exhibition match — a sports match played for demonstration rather than competition

Related words

Antonyms: concealment
See also: display, exhibit, gallery, show
Synonyms: display, exposition, presentation, show

Etymology

From Latin exhibitio ("a displaying, showing"), from exhibere ("to hold out, present").