exhibition
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for exhibition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A public display of art, objects, or products, often in a gallery or museum.
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Etymology
From Old French exhibicion, built from "exhibit" plus the noun ending "-ion."
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What does “exhibition” mean?
The word “exhibition” means a public display of art, objects, or products, often in a gallery or museum. In plain terms, a public show — of art and objects, or of a skill or behaviour.
How do you pronounce “exhibition”?
“Exhibition” is pronounced ehk-sih-BIH-shuhn (/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “exhibition” in a sentence?
Here is “exhibition” used in a sentence: “The museum is hosting an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artefacts.”
What part of speech is “exhibition”?
“Exhibition” is a noun.
Where does the word “exhibition” come from?
The word “exhibition” comes from Old French. From Old French exhibicion, built from "exhibit" plus the noun ending "-ion.".
Is “exhibition” a common word?
“Exhibition” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “exhibition” have?
“Exhibition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a public display of art, objects, or products, often in a gallery or museum.
What is the difference between an exhibition and an exhibit?
In British English, an exhibition is the whole public show, while an exhibit is a single item or display within it. In American English, exhibit is commonly used for the whole show as well, so 'an art exhibit' and 'an art exhibition' can mean the same thing.
What is the difference between an exhibition and an expo?
An exhibition is any public display of art, objects, or products, often in a gallery or museum. An expo — short for exposition — is typically a large-scale commercial or international exhibition, usually focused on trade, technology, or industry.