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Term: exhibition

Definition: An organized event or display of something, typically held in a public space, to showcase a collection, artwork, or products.

Sample sentences:

1. The art gallery hosted an exhibition of contemporary paintings.
2. My company will be participating in a trade exhibition next month.
3. The science museum has an exhibition on space exploration.

Senses:

Sense 1: Public Display

An exhibition can refer to a public display of various items.

Sample sentences:

1. The historical society set up an exhibition to showcase artifacts from the 1800s.
2. The museum arranged an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Sense 2: Art Event

An exhibition can also specifically refer to an art event where artworks are shown to the public.

Sample sentences:

1. The local art gallery organized an exhibition featuring local artists.
2. This exhibition is a retrospective of the painter's most famous works.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

The term "exhibition" is widely used and recognized in the context of public displays and art events.

Sample sentence:

Did you visit the exhibition at the museum? It was quite impressive.

Usage 2: Local

Locally, the term "exhibition" may be colloquially used to refer to any public display or event, beyond artwork displays.

Sample sentence:

The annual county fair is known for its agricultural exhibitions and food stalls.

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