expo

noun

ex·​po ˈek-(ˌ)spō How to pronounce expo (audio)
plural expos

Examples of expo in a Sentence

many of the bigger expos won't fit into the city's relatively small civic center
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The script, written by Powers, is inspired by the true story of the American government’s plot to steal a Soviet spacecraft during a 1959 expo in Mexico City. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 Organizers are expecting more than 50,000 guests at the expo Friday and Saturday, according to a Wednesday news release. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 New Delhi’s India Art Fair will launch a new expo in Mumbai next year, according to a press release Thursday. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024 Lighting and Comfort Trending Lighting for wellness was also a key trend at the expo, Bassetti noted, citing circadian and customizable technology from Ketra, Crestron and Savant among the notable offerings. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expo 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expo was in 1913

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“Expo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expo. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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