exhibition
ex·hi·bi·tion
noun \ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən\Definition of EXHIBITION
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
British : a grant drawn from the funds of a school or university to help maintain a student
3
: a public showing (as of works of art, objects of manufacture, or athletic skill) <a one-man exhibition> <an exhibition game>
See Examples of EXHIBITION
- There were several famous paintings at the exhibition.
- an exhibition of early American crafts
- helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings
First Known Use of EXHIBITION
14th century
Related to EXHIBITION
Related Words: demonstration, performance, presentation, production; extravaganza, pageant, spectacle; auction, offering, presentment, sale
Rhymes with EXHIBITION
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