Words / B1

eks-i-BISHUN/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

An exhibition is a public display of art or objects: an exhibition of; a touring exhibition. Exhibit can be the verb or a noun for one object. Show is everyday. Gallery is the place. Do not call a shop window an exhibition in formal writing. Science exhibitions in school atriums.

Meaning

A public display of art, objects, or work.

Examples

• “The science exhibition in the atrium explained the flood data.”
• “Tickets for the exhibition sold out, which is the art-show sense.”

Good to know

an exhibition of / at. Verb/noun: exhibit. Everyday: a show. Place: gallery / museum. School: a science exhibition. Not a shop display.

Near in meaning

show

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