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
Recent Examples on the Web
In a refreshing change from convention, the exhibition catalogue contains no full-length essays.
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Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
This mirrors trends seen in other racing series like Formula E and Extreme E.
While plans for an official race appearance remain to be confirmed, the Mach-E NASCAR prototype will likely appear in exhibitions, demonstrations, and special events across the globe.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
In three weeks, the Tigers will join five other KBO teams in Okinawa, Japan, to complete spring training and play exhibition games.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Further details, such as registration, exhibition opportunities and the event’s agenda plan, will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Richard Meyer, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
This mirrors trends seen in other racing series like Formula E and Extreme E.
While plans for an official race appearance remain to be confirmed, the Mach-E NASCAR prototype will likely appear in exhibitions, demonstrations, and special events across the globe.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
In three weeks, the Tigers will join five other KBO teams in Okinawa, Japan, to complete spring training and play exhibition games.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Further details, such as registration, exhibition opportunities and the event’s agenda plan, will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 Jan. 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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