exhibition
Translation
exhibition, exhibit, show, display
Examples
We went to an art exhibition.
We went to an art exhibition.
He gave an exhibition of his skills.
He gave an exhibition of his skills.
Grammar Patterns
an exhibition of ((sth.)) a public display of ((sth.)) We went to an exhibition of modern art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: show, display, exposition, presentation
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'habere' (to hold). The idea is 'to hold out' for public display.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out' and 'hibit' like 'hold'. You 'hold out' things for people to see at an exhibition.