ex·hib·it
ig-ˈzi-bət 
exhibited; exhibiting; exhibits
1
: to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings
also
: to present or offer officially or in legal form
2
: to present to view: such as
a
: to show or display outwardly especially by visible signs or actions
exhibited no fear
b
: to have as a readily discernible quality or feature
in all cultures we know, men exhibit an aesthetic sense—
H. J. Muller
H. J. Muller
c
: to show publicly especially for purposes of competition or demonstration
exhibit a collection of artifacts
: to display something for public inspection
1
: a document or material object produced and identified in court or before an examiner for use as evidence
2
: something exhibited
3
: an act or instance of exhibiting : exhibition
Synonyms
Examples of exhibit in a Sentence
Verb
They will be exhibiting a collection of paintings.
He proudly exhibited his trophy.
He first exhibited an interest in music when he was very young.
The patient exhibited signs of the disease.
Noun
The show includes dozens of interesting exhibits.
Have you seen the new photography exhibit?
introduced the weapons into evidence as exhibits A and B
Recent Examples on the WebChloe Veltman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
This is the first episode in which Good Times exhibits some clear ideas, though the actual attempts at humor fall flat.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Coppola published two books, Notes on the Making of Apocalypse Now and Notes on a Life, and her drawings, photos, and conceptual art pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
California cities already have more than 800 laws on their books criminalizing behaviors typically exhibited by unhoused people, such as sitting, resting or sleeping in public, or panhandling, according to the Western Regional Advocacy Project.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
In Parks’s depiction, the woman who was exhibited like a zoo animal and exploited is not simply a victim but a woman in search of intimacy and a sense of self.
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The report found the boy began exhibiting troubling behaviors again.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The shows were a way for Rice to highlight Black artists looking for a space in the Crossroads to exhibit their work.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Double-sided portraits face similar challenges, as exhibiting both sides simultaneously in a traditional gallery setting usually isn’t feasible.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Celebrating 50 Years, the exhibit will open in New York City on May 9, 2024, and feature archival covers, multimedia elements and interactive opportunities for visitors to turn themselves into a PEOPLE cover star.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Jayson Musson: His History of Art Jayson Musson's exhibit opens this Friday at the Contemporary Arts Center and will be on display through early September.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
After his exhibit closed, the postcards took over Frank’s life.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
The options are meant to provide additional revenue to the museum for exhibits, facility and garage upkeep, community outreach for underserved families and staff pay, according to Audra Blasdel, the museum's vice president of operations.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The American Egg Board, which works to promote egg farmers, has partnered with the White House for the annual exhibits around Easter for 47 years, including during the Trump administration, a spokesperson told ABC News.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
This exhibit opens on April 26, and will be followed through 2025 by exhibits examining Indigenous borderlands, global borderlands, and anti-border futures.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
The exhibit opens March 28, but mark your calendars for a free gallery talk April 12 at 11:30 a.m. Through Sept. 2.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
Her drawings, photos and conceptual art pieces were exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
This is the first episode in which Good Times exhibits some clear ideas, though the actual attempts at humor fall flat.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Coppola published two books, Notes on the Making of Apocalypse Now and Notes on a Life, and her drawings, photos, and conceptual art pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
California cities already have more than 800 laws on their books criminalizing behaviors typically exhibited by unhoused people, such as sitting, resting or sleeping in public, or panhandling, according to the Western Regional Advocacy Project.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
In Parks’s depiction, the woman who was exhibited like a zoo animal and exploited is not simply a victim but a woman in search of intimacy and a sense of self.
—Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The report found the boy began exhibiting troubling behaviors again.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The shows were a way for Rice to highlight Black artists looking for a space in the Crossroads to exhibit their work.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Double-sided portraits face similar challenges, as exhibiting both sides simultaneously in a traditional gallery setting usually isn’t feasible.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Space exhibits, immersive art installations, and guest speakers will also be part of the long weekend’s activities.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Celebrating 50 Years, the exhibit will open in New York City on May 9, 2024, and feature archival covers, multimedia elements and interactive opportunities for visitors to turn themselves into a PEOPLE cover star.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Jayson Musson: His History of Art Jayson Musson's exhibit opens this Friday at the Contemporary Arts Center and will be on display through early September.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
After his exhibit closed, the postcards took over Frank’s life.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
The options are meant to provide additional revenue to the museum for exhibits, facility and garage upkeep, community outreach for underserved families and staff pay, according to Audra Blasdel, the museum's vice president of operations.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The American Egg Board, which works to promote egg farmers, has partnered with the White House for the annual exhibits around Easter for 47 years, including during the Trump administration, a spokesperson told ABC News.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
This exhibit opens on April 26, and will be followed through 2025 by exhibits examining Indigenous borderlands, global borderlands, and anti-border futures.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
The exhibit opens March 28, but mark your calendars for a free gallery talk April 12 at 11:30 a.m. Through Sept. 2.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Latin exhibitus, past participle of exhibēre, from ex- + habēre to have, hold — more at give
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of exhibit was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing exhibit
Dictionary Entries Near exhibit
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Kids Definition
exhibit
1 of 2 verb
ex·hib·it
ig-ˈzib-ət
1
: to show by outward signs : reveal
exhibit an interest in music
2
: to put on display
exhibit a collection of paintings
exhibit
2 of 2 noun1
: an article or a collection shown in an exhibition
2
: an article presented as evidence in a court of law
Legal Definition
exhibit
1 of 2 transitive verb
ex·hib·it
1
: to submit (as a document) to a court or officer in the course of proceedings
also
: to present or offer officially or in legal form
2
: to present to view or display outwardly
exhibitor
noun
exhibit
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a document or object produced and identified in court as evidence
b
: a document labeled with an identifying mark (as a number or letter) and appended to a writing (as a brief) to which it is relevant
2
: something exhibited
3
: an act or instance of exhibiting
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