ex·hi·bi·tion 
/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ noun
plural ex·hi·bi·tions /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ noun 1 [singular] : an act of showing some quality or trait — + of ▪ a notable exhibition of courage ▪ give/provide an exhibition of bad manners 2 a [count] : an event at which objects (such as works of art) are put out in a public space for people to look at : a public show of something
▪ There were several famous paintings at the exhibition. ▪ an exhibition of early American crafts
b [noncount] : the act of showing something in public
▪ helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings 3 [count] : a public display of athletic skill
▪ a fencing exhibition ▪ an exhibition baseball game [=an unofficial game that does not count in the standings]
▪ There were several famous paintings at the exhibition. ▪ an exhibition of early American crafts
b [noncount] : the act of showing something in public
▪ helping to promote artists by exhibition of their paintings
▪ a fencing exhibition ▪ an exhibition baseball game [=an unofficial game that does not count in the standings]
make an exhibition of yourself
: to behave in a foolish or embarrassing way in public
▪ He got drunk at the wedding and made an exhibition of himself in front of everyone.
▪ He got drunk at the wedding and made an exhibition of himself in front of everyone.
on exhibition
: being publicly shown in an exhibition
▪ The coin collection will be (placed/put) on exhibition [=on exhibit] next week.
▪ The coin collection will be (placed/put) on exhibition [=on exhibit] next week.
