EXHIBITION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXHIBITION?

Need another word that means the same as “exhibition”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “exhibition” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exhibition” are: expo, exposition, display, public display, show, showing, presentation, demonstration, showcase, mounting, spectacle, manifestation, expression, indication, grant, award, endowment, payment

Exhibition as a Noun

Definitions of "Exhibition" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exhibition” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
• A display or demonstration of a skill.
• A scholarship awarded to a student at a school or university, usually after a competitive examination.
• A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.
• (in sport) a game whose outcome does not affect a team's standing, typically one played before the start of a regular season.
• The act of exhibiting.
• A display of a quality or emotion.

Synonyms of "Exhibition" as a noun (18 Words)

award	A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement. The award of an honorary doctorate.
demonstration	A practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed. His demonstration of the need for computer corpora in language study is convincing.
display	Something shown to the public. A display of courage.
endowment	An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone. His natural endowments were his height and intelligence.
expo	A large international exhibition.
exposition	An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse. We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background.
expression	Expression without words. She accepted his expressions of sympathy.
grant	A contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business. A grant of probate.
indication	A reading given by a gauge or meter. The barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm.
manifestation	A clear appearance. A manifestation of disease.
mounting	The action of mounting something. He pulled the curtain rail from its mounting.
payment	The act of paying money. A compensation payment of 2500.
presentation	A visual representation of something. He prepared his presentation carefully in advance.
public display	A body of people sharing some common interest.
show	An event or competition involving the public display of animals, plants, or products. Spectacular shows of bluebells.
showcase	A setting in which something can be displayed to best effect. The gallery will provide a showcase for Scotland s young photographers.
showing	The action of showing something or the fact of being shown. Alsatian dog championship quality excellent results in showing.
spectacle	A blunder that makes you look ridiculous used in the phrase make a spectacle of yourself. The tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape.

Usage Examples of "Exhibition" as a noun

• An exhibition of French sculpture.
• Brasenose awarded him a senior Hulme exhibition.
• A remarkable exhibition of musicianship.
• He never lent his treasures out for exhibition.
• An exhibition match.
• Fields which have been ploughed with a supreme exhibition of the farm worker's skills.
• A false exhibition of concern for smaller nations.

Associations of "Exhibition" (30 Words)

arcade	A series of arches supporting a wall, or set along it. A shopping arcade.
archives	Collection of records especially about an institution.
array	Especially fine or decorative clothing. There is a vast array of literature on the topic.
curator	A person who selects acts to perform at a music festival. The curator of drawings at the National Gallery.
decal	A design prepared on special paper for durable transfer on to another surface such as glass or porcelain.
demonstrate	Clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence. Thousands demonstrated in favour of the government.
display	Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing of animals. Pressing the F1 key will display a help screen.
easel	A wooden frame for holding an artist’s work while it is being painted or drawn.
exhibit	Give an exhibition of to an interested audience. People flocked to the exhibit in record breaking numbers.
exhibitor	A person who displays works of art or other items of interest at an exhibition. The trade fair attracted 89 exhibitors and 37 000 visitors.
expatiate	Speak or write in detail about. She expatiated on working class novelists.
expo	A large international exhibition.
expose	Expose while ridiculing especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas. Students were exposed to statistics in high school.
exposition	The part of a movement, especially in sonata form, in which the principal themes are first presented. The exposition will feature exhibits by 165 companies.
expound	Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. He declined to expound on his decision.
flaunt	The act of displaying something ostentatiously. His behavior was an outrageous flaunt.
gallery	A long usually narrow room used for some specific purpose. In the minstrels gallery a string orchestra plays themes from film soundtracks.
homily	A tedious moralizing lecture. She delivered her homily about the need for patience.
layout	A thing arranged or set out in a particular way. A model railway layout.
mannequin	A life-size dummy used to display clothes. She was too fat to be a mannequin.
museum	A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. The museum is noted for its fine fossil collection.
preach	Deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church. He preached the word of God.
proudly	With a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction in one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. She proudly displayed her newest creations.
pterodactyl	Extinct flying reptile.
publicly	So as to be seen by other people; in public. She admitted publicly to being a communist.
screening	A showing of a film, video, or television programme. Prenatal screening for Down s syndrome.
sermon	A moralistic rebuke. He understood that if he said any more he would have to listen to another lengthy sermon.
showcase	Exhibit; display. The albums showcase his production skills.
showing	The action of showing something or the fact of being shown. Alsatian dog championship quality excellent results in showing.
tripod	A three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus.