1. a public display of works of art or items of interest, often in a museum or gallery
2. a public demonstration of a particular skill or quality
3. behavior intended to attract attention to oneself
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The museum is hosting an exhibition of modern sculpture.
• We visited the art exhibition downtown last weekend.
• The gymnast gave an impressive exhibition of her skills.
• His exhibition of anger embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
• The photography exhibition runs through the end of the month.
• She put on quite an exhibition when she didn’t get her way.
• The science exhibition featured interactive displays for children.