exhibition
noun
ex·hi·bi·tion
ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən 
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
Examples of exhibition in a Sentence
There were several famous paintings at the exhibition.
an exhibition of early American crafts
helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings
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The spot plays host to exhibitions, poetry readings and performances.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
With year-round exhibitions and classes, this center has an active community of members and supporters.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
His Círculo de Bellas Artes, a cultural hub that still hosts exhibitions and film screenings, is also home to Azotea, one of the best rooftops in town (and also serving food and drinks).
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
The Nia Centre empowers artists through residencies, workshops and exhibitions, but its most transformative work lies in bridging generational divides.
—Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
With year-round exhibitions and classes, this center has an active community of members and supporters.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
His Círculo de Bellas Artes, a cultural hub that still hosts exhibitions and film screenings, is also home to Azotea, one of the best rooftops in town (and also serving food and drinks).
—AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
The Nia Centre empowers artists through residencies, workshops and exhibitions, but its most transformative work lies in bridging generational divides.
—Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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“Exhibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhibition. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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exhibition
noun
ex·hi·bi·tion
ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ən
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
: a public showing (as of works of art, manufactured goods, or athletic skill)
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