Definition of EXHIBITION

exhibition

Plural: exhibitions

Noun

  • the act of exhibiting
    • "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship"
  • a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
  • An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
  • A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
  • A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative.
  • A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
  • A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
  • A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.

Verb

  • To participate in sexual exhibitionism.

Examples

  • a boat exhibition
  • a disgusting exhibition
  • a shameful exhibition
  • There was an art exhibition on in the town hall.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French exhibicion.

Synonyms

expo, exposition

Scrabble Score: 22

exhibition: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exhibition: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exhibition: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

exhibition: valid Words With Friends Word