Exhibit Meaning and Definition
Exhibit
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A thing which is shown or displayed, typically in a public place, such as a museum or exhibition; a specimen or example of something.
Etymology
The word ‘exhibit’ comes from the Latin ‘exhibere’, meaning “to show” or “to display”.
Usage Notes
The word ‘exhibit’ is often used in contexts such as art exhibitions, museums, and trade shows. It can also be used to describe a display or presentation of information, such as an exhibit on a website.
Cultural References
Exhibits have appeared in popular culture in films such as “The Da Vinci Code” and “CSI”, as well as in TV shows like “NCIS” and “Bones”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Expressions such as “exhibit patience” or “exhibit courage” are common idioms that use the word ‘exhibit’ in an figurative sense.
Related Words or Phrases
- Display
- Show
- Presentation
Collocations
- Exhibit hall
- Exhibit space
- Exhibit case
Frequency of Use
The word ‘exhibit’ is moderately common in modern English, with a frequency of around 0.05% according to the Corpus of Contemporary American English.
Common Misspellings
- Exibit
- Exihibit
- Exibite