exhibition

/,eksi'biʃn/
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exhibition

The museum's new exhibition features paintings from the 19th century.

Definition
  1. 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.
exhibition

The museum's new exhibition features paintings from the 19th century.

Noun
  1. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
  2. the act of exhibiting
    • a remarkable exhibition of musicianship