display
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1.6
- noun
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
:
exhibición
- We visited the art gallery to see the new display of contemporary paintings.
- put on display
- objects on display
- display in an exhibition
See if I change the mood, it will affect the displays and the ambience.
- See if I change the mood, it will affect the displays and the ambience.
- And like this isn't going to be a museum display, museum level display.
- But these two shades just with the whole fall display just really sucked me in.
- Just a fucking light display and I'm just there fucking DJ ING mate.
Examples
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More images followed, detailed like a fantastic display in a museum of historical costume.
Fiction book (1991) -
Edward's attention is taken by the glittering jewelry display in the hotel jewelry store window.
Fiction book (1990) -
But she thinks the window display is lovely.
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I imagine a considerable amount will be on display in the room.
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That is a very expensive floor display.
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Pass me one of those hats on display in the window.
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I would go to museums and look at their museum displays of ancient life on Earth.
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And it's now on display in the Archaeological Museum in Arles.
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In the market, women pile their produce in attractive displays to lure customers.
Academic text (1991) -
Nina walked over by the far wall where there was a display of the children's work.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
243
3.4
An object shown to the public in a museum or gallery
136
3.3
A public display of objects like paintings or old items in a museum
39
4.0
A thing set up for people to see, like a machine or a work of art
8
3.0
A public display of art in a gallery or museum
1
2.8
A museum display that shows dinosaur bones and life-size models
Antonyms
Compounds
12
2.4
A glass cabinet with clear sides that shows and protects things like jewelry or small objects
- Specialized
1
3.7
A thin flat electronic screen like on watches, phones, and TVs that shows pictures
- Specialized
A computer part that changes data into signals the screen uses to show pictures
- Archaic
A screen divided into top and bottom halves that update at the same time to work faster
- Specialized
A screen used in old LCDs where rows and columns of wires control tiny dots and give lower picture quality
How Elaborate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Display comes from an old idea of 'spreading out' or 'unfolding' to show things, from parts like dis- 'un-' and ply 'fold'. That is why a shop or museum display is a group of items put out so people can see them.