noun · neutral
exhibition
UK/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən/US/ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/ex·hi·BI·tion
An event at which objects such as art or products are displayed for people to look at.
Examples
“The photography exhibition runs until the end of the month.”
“The company attended the trade exhibition to show its new products.”
“There was a popular exhibition about ancient Egypt at the museum.”
Band 8 sentence
“The museum is hosting a fascinating exhibition on ancient textiles that ties together craft, trade and social history.”
Collocations
- host an exhibition
- art exhibition
- temporary exhibition
Word family
Common mistakes
They make an exhibition next week.→They will hold an exhibition next week.
There are many exhibition in the hall.→There are many exhibitions in the hall.
Say it for a higher band
5show→6display→7+exhibition
Synonyms
show
display
Easily confused
show
“The photography show attracted a young audience.”
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