exhibitions (noun)

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• exhibition — noun (esp. BrE) ⇨ See also ↑exhibit ADJECTIVE ▪ big, large ▪ small ▪ important, major ▪ a major exhibition of the painter s work …   Collocations dictionary

• flying circus — noun 1. : a rotary echelon formation of airplanes in action 2. : an organized group of pilots engaged in public exhibition flying * * * 1. a squadron of airplanes operating together, esp. any of several squadrons of famous World War I aviators. 2 …   Useful english dictionary

• ice show — noun any entertainment performed by ice skaters • Hypernyms: ↑show * * * noun : an ice skating entertainment consisting of various exhibitions (as solo figure skating, group spectacles) often with musical accompaniment * * * 1. entertainment in… …   Useful english dictionary

• Royal Academy — noun an honorary academy in London (founded in 1768) intended to cultivate painting and sculpture and architecture in Britain • Syn: ↑Royal Academy of Arts • Hypernyms: ↑academy, ↑honorary society * * * a society founded in 1768 by George III of… …   Useful english dictionary

• world's fair — noun : an international exposition usually featuring exhibits and participants from all over the world the sort of temporary structure you see at a world s fair E.B.White * * * a large international exposition with exhibitions of arts, crafts,… …   Useful english dictionary

• aquacade — noun Etymology: Aquacade, a water spectacle originally at Cleveland, Ohio Date: 1937 a water spectacle that consists usually of exhibitions of swimming and diving with musical accompaniment …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• circus — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, circle, circus more at circle Date: 14th century 1. a. a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (as… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• fairground — noun Date: 1741 an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held often used in plural with sing. constr. < what a spot for a fairgrounds W. L. Gresham > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• ice show — noun Date: 1948 an entertainment consisting of various exhibitions by ice skaters usually with musical accompaniment …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• open air museum — noun A museum where the exhibitions are located outdoors …   Wiktionary

• bourse — noun a) stock exchange b) A meeting of stamp collectors and/or dealers, where stamps and covers are sold or exchanged. A bourse usually has no competitive exhibits of stamps or covers. Almost all public stamp exhibitions include a dealer bourse,… …   Wiktionary