noun
exhibition
ehk-sih-BIH-shuhn
noun
1
A public display of art, objects, or products, often in a gallery or museum.
"The museum is hosting an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artefacts."
2
A clear public display of a skill, quality, or behaviour.
"The final set was an exhibition of pure tennis skill."
"His outburst in the meeting was an embarrassing exhibition of temper."
How to Use Exhibition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA public show — of art and objects, or of a skill or behaviour.
Common mistake
"Make an exhibition of yourself" means embarrassing yourself in public — it doesn't need to involve art or objects.
Common pairings
an art exhibition
exhibition match
make an exhibition of yourself
Word Forms
exhibitioned past tense, exhibitions plural, exhibitions singular
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Etymology
From Old French exhibicion, built from "exhibit" plus the noun ending "-ion."