exhibition (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/

Definition

A public display of works of art or items of interest, held at an art gallery or museum or trade fair.

Examples

• The museum is hosting a new exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

• She visited the national art exhibition last weekend.

• The exhibition featured many famous paintings and sculptures.

How to Use exhibition

exhibition of (prepositional phrase)

Shows what is being displayed at the exhibition. — "The exhibition of rare books was fascinating."

exhibition on (prepositional phrase)

Shows the subject or theme of the exhibition. — "There was an interesting exhibition on the history of flight."

Synonyms of exhibition

Words with a similar meaning to exhibition:

• display
• show
• fair
• exposition

Antonyms of exhibition

Words with the opposite meaning to exhibition:

• concealment
• seclusion

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