Pronunciation

/ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.n̩/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A public display or showing of works of art, items of interest, or skills, typically held in a museum, gallery, or other venue for the purpose of education or entertainment: “an exhibition of modern art”.
• A show or display of behavior or emotions, often for effect or to gain attention: "a child’s exhibition of temper".
• A competitive event or contest where participants demonstrate their abilities, such as a sports tournament or dance competition: "the annual chess exhibition".
• The act of exhibiting or displaying something: "the exhibition of new technology at the trade fair".

Example sentences:

• Noun: "The science museum hosted a fascinating exhibition on space exploration."
• "Her confident exhibition of dance moves won her the first prize in the competition."

Phrases

• "Put on an exhibition" - to organize and host a public showing or display.
• "Participate in an exhibition" - to take part in a display or competition.
• "Exhibition match" - a non-competitive game or performance designed to showcase skills rather than determine a winner.

Synonyms

• Show
• Display
• Exhibitionism
• Showcase
• Fair
• Expo
• Presentation
• Demonstration
• Spectacle
• Event
• Showing

Derived forms and related words

• Exhibitor (noun): A person or organization that displays items in an exhibition.
• Exhibitory (adjective): Relating to or serving as an exhibition.
• Exhibit (noun/verb): Something exhibited; the act of exhibiting.

Note: ‘Exhibition’ does not have verb or adjective forms in the same sense as the example provided for ‘hello’. However, it can be used attributively as a noun to modify another noun (e.g., “exhibition hall”, “exhibition space”).