exhibition hall
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3.2
- noun
- /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən hɔl/
- The newly renovated exhibition hall can accommodate thousands of guests for various events throughout the year.
- the main exhibition hall
Examples
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Visitors flocked to the exhibition hall to see the latest innovations in technology at the trade show.
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Ongoing: "Space Odyssey." One of the Museum's newest permanent exhibition halls features 21st-century interactive learning technology that immerses visitors in the nebulae, galaxies, planets, and stars of our universe.
Academic text (2011) -
And check the interior videos as well, the ones in the exhibition hall.
Fiction book (1999) -
A little hallway opened up into the main exhibition hall.
Blog text (31) -
The large doors to the oblong exhibition hall were open, and the air that gusted out was cold and dry.
Fiction book (1999) -
Exhibits were placed in the exhibition hall, and regular lectures by the staff and visiting astronomers were given in the auditorium on Friday evenings.
Academic text (1999) -
And, at the center of the exhibition hall, an enigmatic multi-screen video installation reiterates the same themes.
Academic text (2004) -
In the exhibition hall, men of all classes—Hoel among them—stand.
Fiction book (2001) -
The art fair will take place in the large exhibition hall downtown, showcasing local artists.
Synonyms
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1.0
A building where people see and learn about art, history, or science
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1.0
A large space for public gatherings like concerts or feasts
327
2.8
A place where people go to see and buy art
54
2.7
A place like a building or website that shows paintings and sculptures for people to see and sometimes buy
41
2.3
A building that shows paintings and sculptures to the public
37
4.4
A large tent or open-sided building used outdoors for events
19
5.1
A very large room in a castle or large house where people eat and have large gatherings
11
3.5
A large, fancy building used for public shows
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2.8
A building with rooms for meetings, talks, and events
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2.7
A large room in a school or community centre where people gather for meetings and events
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4.2
A place that shows new paintings and sculptures to the public
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2.8
A room or building where paintings and other art are shown to the public
1
9.6
A public hall for talks and musical performances
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3.2
A large indoor space for showing products or displays
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Morphology
The meaning 'a large room or building designed for hosting exhibitions' is directly and transparently built from 'exhibition' (a public presentation) + 'hall' (a room or building for gatherings). This noun–noun compound names the hall's purpose and follows a common, cross-linguistic compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The phrase exhibition hall comes from two ordinary words: exhibition (a public showing of art or goods) and hall (a large room where people meet). Together they create the picture of one big room for shows, so the phrase means 'a large room or building used for exhibitions'.