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 English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.
—Diane Cole, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
McQueen amassed the exhibition’s nearly 200 black-and-white images through four years of archival research, according to the New York Times’ Emily LaBarge.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
What's next: The museum will close all exhibitions on June 2, but remain open for public programs and trainings.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.
—Diane Cole, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
McQueen amassed the exhibition’s nearly 200 black-and-white images through four years of archival research, according to the New York Times’ Emily LaBarge.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
What's next: The museum will close all exhibitions on June 2, but remain open for public programs and trainings.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhibition
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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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