exhibition Definition
a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
Using exhibition: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exhibition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The exhibition features works by contemporary artists.
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The museum is hosting an exhibition of ancient artifacts.
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The trade fair is an annual exhibition of new products and technologies.
exhibition Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for exhibition
- display
- exposition
- demonstration
- show
- presentation
Antonyms for exhibition
- concealment
- hiding
Idioms Using exhibition
make an exhibition of oneself
to behave in a way that attracts attention and causes embarrassment
Example
He made an exhibition of himself at the party by getting drunk and dancing on the table.
an exhibition game/match
a game or match played for entertainment or practice rather than as part of a competition
Example
The team played an exhibition game against a local college team.
an exhibition of speed
driving a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent
Example
He was pulled over for an exhibition of speed on the highway.
Phrases with exhibition
solo exhibition
an exhibition featuring the works of a single artist
Example
The artist's solo exhibition was a great success.
group exhibition
an exhibition featuring the works of multiple artists
Example
The gallery is hosting a group exhibition of local artists.
traveling exhibition
an exhibition that travels to different locations
Example
The museum's traveling exhibition on ancient civilizations will be visiting several cities.
Origins of exhibition
from Latin 'exhibitio', meaning 'showing forth'
Summary: exhibition in Brief
An 'exhibition' [ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən] is a public display of works of art or items of interest, often held in an art gallery, museum, or trade fair. It can feature a single artist or multiple artists, such as a 'solo exhibition' or 'group exhibition.' 'Exhibition' can also refer to idioms like 'make an exhibition of oneself,' meaning to behave in a way that attracts attention and causes embarrassment.
