2exhibit noun
plural exhibits [count] 1 a : an object or a collection of objects that have been put out in a public space for people to look at : something shown in an exhibition
▪ The show includes dozens of interesting exhibits.
b chiefly US : exhibition 2a
▪ Have you seen the new photography exhibit? ▪ a school art exhibit 2 : an object that is used as evidence in a court of law
▪ introduced the weapons into evidence as exhibits A and B ◊The phrase exhibit A is sometimes used to refer to someone or something that is being mentioned as evidence or proof of something, as if in a court of law.
▪ He says that the new regulations have hurt small businesses, and he offers his own company as exhibit A.
▪ The show includes dozens of interesting exhibits.
b chiefly US : exhibition 2a
▪ Have you seen the new photography exhibit? ▪ a school art exhibit
▪ introduced the weapons into evidence as exhibits A and B ◊The phrase exhibit A is sometimes used to refer to someone or something that is being mentioned as evidence or proof of something, as if in a court of law.
▪ He says that the new regulations have hurt small businesses, and he offers his own company as exhibit A.
on exhibit
: being publicly shown in an exhibition
▪ The photographs are on exhibit in the museum's west wing. ▪ The painting went on exhibit last week. ▪ The painting was put on exhibit.
▪ The photographs are on exhibit in the museum's west wing. ▪ The painting went on exhibit last week. ▪ The painting was put on exhibit.
