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)

an exhibition of early American crafts

an exhibition game

Synonyms of exhibition

• exhibit
• display

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

The pump wagon’s relevance to Bowery culture will only be apparent in the exhibition’s final gallery, which is dominated by a comparable artifact, Brad Kalhammer’s installation Bowery Nation (1985–2012). — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Elsewhere, the exhibition’s pictures of sweaty London dancefloors by photographer, DJ and broadcaster Normski, give the vivid sense of moving amongst the heaving crowd. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

But with the Heat back at work, including Thursday night’s exhibition against the New Orleans Pelicans at Kaseya Center, Spoelstra said a degree of grace also is warranted. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exhibition

• make an exhibition of oneself
• on exhibition
• self-exhibition

Rhymes for exhibition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

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)