exhibition

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
2. (countable, uncountable) A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
3. (countable, uncountable) A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative.
4. (countable, uncountable) A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
5. (UK, countable, uncountable) 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.
6. (countable, uncountable) A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.

Verb

To participate in sexual exhibitionism.

Synonyms

display

show

exposition

fair

demonstration

exhibit

presentation

exposure

showing

expo

trade show

trade fair

revelation

bursary

scholarship

manifestation

proof

grant

illustration

indicant

indication

living room

match

museum

ostentation

pageant

parlour

performance

picture gallery

present

presentment

public show

reflection

reflexion

report

representation

retrospective

sample

scene

showcase

showing off

spectacle

👓

statement

theatre

thesis

utilisation

utilization

version

vision

write up

Translations

exposition

Ausstellung

esposizione

exposición

exposição

έκθεση

mostra

tentoonstelling

exhibición

esibizione

salon

عرض

exibição

Schau

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/

Etymology

From Old French exhibicion. Equivalent to exhibit + -ion.