Exhibit meaning in English
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Definition
an (art) exhibit: an (art) object or collection shown to the public
Note that an "exhibit" in British English only ever refers to a piece of art being exhibited, and never to an "exhibition".
to exhibit: to show publicly, to display, to present
Examples
- "WHAT: A BRAND NEW EXHIBIT OF ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY PHILIP B."
- "Any good films, plays, operas, musicals, concerts, art exhibits, or best-selling books to recommend?"
- "The museum staff hopes to discourage criminals from attending the exhibit, and wishes to prevent them from even approaching the venue."
- "There's an exhibit at the Louvre on Neo-Classical Anti-Renaissance Post-Modernism. Oh and then we can go and have some ice cream, it'll be fascinating!"
- "The exhibit was boring?"
- "Everyone is invited to exhibit their dodgeball skills at a special training session."
- "This exhibit looks pretty popular though."
Exercise 1
Now for a bit of culture!
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This noun refers to dramatic work performed by actors on stage, often in a theater, generally in front of a live audience. "Last week, I went to see a by Shakespeare called "Macbeth"."
This term generally refers to a collection of objects (usually artwork) which are displayed or shown to the public, often in museums or galleries.
Last week I went to see an on African artwork at the aquarium.
This term refers to a performance which includes songs and dance routines. "For my birthday I would like to see a like "Cats" or "Les Misérables"."
Extra Question (but the answers still count)!
In British English, the place you go to watch a film (and eat popcorn) is called a "".
In American English, this place is often called a movie "".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This noun refers to dramatic work performed by actors on stage, often in a theater, generally in front of a live audience. "Last week, I went to see a by Shakespeare called "Macbeth"."
This term generally refers to a collection of objects (usually artwork) which are displayed or shown to the public, often in museums or galleries.
Last week I went to see an on African artwork at the aquarium.
This term refers to a performance which includes songs and dance routines. "For my birthday I would like to see a like "Cats" or "Les Misérables"."
Extra Question (but the answers still count)!
In British English, the place you go to watch a film (and eat popcorn) is called a "".
In American English, this place is often called a movie "".
Now for a bit of culture!
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This noun refers to dramatic work performed by actors on stage, often in a theater, generally in front of a live audience. "Last week, I went to see a play 1 by Shakespeare called "Macbeth"."
This term generally refers to a collection of objects (usually artwork) which are displayed or shown to the public, often in museums or galleries.
Last week I went to see an exhibit 2 on African artwork at the aquarium.
This term refers to a performance which includes songs and dance routines. "For my birthday I would like to see a musical 3 like "Cats" or "Les Misérables"."
Extra Question (but the answers still count)!
In British English, the place you go to watch a film (and eat popcorn) is called a "cinema 4".
In American English, this place is often called a movie "theater 5".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast.
This noun refers to dramatic work performed by actors on stage, often in a theater, generally in front of a live audience. "Last week, I went to see a play 1 by Shakespeare called "Macbeth"."
This term generally refers to a collection of objects (usually artwork) which are displayed or shown to the public, often in museums or galleries.
Last week I went to see an exhibit 2 on African artwork at the aquarium.
This term refers to a performance which includes songs and dance routines. "For my birthday I would like to see a musical 3 like "Cats" or "Les Misérables"."
Extra Question (but the answers still count)!
In British English, the place you go to watch a film (and eat popcorn) is called a "cinema 4".
In American English, this place is often called a movie "theater 5".
1 play: The term "play" describes a dramatic work which consists of different characters acting out a "story". In the broadcast Brent asks Belinda if she has seen "any good plays".
2 exhibit: An "exhibit" often describes a piece or series of pieces of artwork put on display for the public. Both the collection and the event are called an "exhibition". In the broadcast, Brent asks Belinda if she has seen any "art exhibits" she can recommend. Note that an "exhibit" in British English only ever refers to a piece of art being exhibited, and never to an "exhibition".
3 musical: The term "musical" describes a piece of theatre or film which includes songs and dance routines as part of the performance.
4 cinema: The term "cinema" has a few meanings, but in this context refers to the place where films are watched by a group of people.
5 theater: This is the correct choice. In America, the place where people go to watch a film is often called a "movie theater". In British English, the term "theatre" is only used to refer to the place where you go to watch a play, a ballet or an opera.
Exercise 2
"" is a word used in the article which describes a place where people gather for a performance or event.
"venue" is a word used in the article which describes a place where people gather for a performance or event.
venue: "A venue" is the place where people gather to take part in a specific event, such as a concert or an art exhibit.
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