exhibition
/,eksi'biʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A public display of items: An organized presentation of objects, such as artworks, products, or historical artifacts, for people to view.
- The act of showing something: The action of presenting something for others to see.
- A clear display of a skill or quality: A noticeable or impressive demonstration of a particular ability or trait.
Examples
- As a public display:
- The museum is hosting a photography exhibition next month.
- We visited an exhibition of modern sculpture at the gallery.
- As the act of showing:
- The exhibition of the rare manuscript attracted many scholars.
- As a display of skill:
- His performance was an astonishing exhibition of talent.
Advanced Usage
- "To make an exhibition of oneself": To behave in a foolish or embarrassing way in public.
- He had too much to drink and made a complete exhibition of himself at the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Exhibit (verb): To show or display something publicly.
- The artist will exhibit her new paintings in Paris.
- Exhibit (noun): An object or collection of objects shown in an exhibition.
- The dinosaur skeleton is the museum's most popular exhibit.
- Exhibitionist (noun): A person who behaves in a way intended to attract attention.
- He's such an exhibitionist, always telling outrageous stories.
Synonyms
- Display: A presentation or show.
- Show: An event at which things are displayed.
- Demonstration: A public exhibition of a skill or process.
- Exposition: A large public exhibition of art or trade goods.
Related Phrases
- Exhibition match/game: A sporting event played for demonstration or practice, not as part of a formal competition.
- The two retired champions played an exhibition match for charity.
- On exhibition: Being shown publicly.
- The famous painting is currently on exhibition in London.
Noun
- a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
- the act of exhibiting
- a remarkable exhibition of musicianship