noun

exhibition

exhibition, display, show

We went to the art exhibition.

We went to the art exhibition.

He gave an exhibition of his skills.

He gave an exhibition of his skills.

((an exhibition of sth.)) a public display of (sth.) The museum is holding an exhibition of modern art.

Synonyms: show, display, presentation

From Latin 'exhibere' (to hold out, show), from 'ex-' (out) + 'habere' (to hold).

Think of an 'exhibit' being held 'out' (ex-) for the public to see.

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