art exhibit
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3.0
- noun
- /ɑrt ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
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exposición de arte
- The museum's new art exhibit features stunning works by local artists.
- art exhibits and concerts
They have art exhibits in the concourse.
- They have art exhibits in the concourse.
Examples
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To inspire and relax, take an afternoon off and explore your temporary surroundings: an office-supply store, a new movie, an art exhibit, a museum display.
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I was recently at an art exhibit featuring local artists.
Blog text (1) -
- Are you still going to that art exhibit you mentioned?
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If you feel like it, a friend's having an art exhibit.
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Are you ready to go to the art exhibit?
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You could see the art exhibit later.
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The students organized an art exhibit as their final project.
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If you just want to go see a well-organized visual art exhibit, here's a good choice.
Blog text (10) -
Our town is very proud to have been selected as a stopping point for the traveling Ming dynasty art exhibit.
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Last year, winning posters from each state were displayed at a special art exhibit in the West and East galleries of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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1.0
An event like a play or concert that people watch
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3.4
An object shown to the public in a museum or gallery
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1.6
An arrangement of objects shown to the public, for example in a museum or shop
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3.3
A public display of objects like paintings or old items in a museum
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3.2
A large public show where companies and artists display products or art
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4.2
A place that shows new paintings and sculptures to the public
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6.1
A large public show of things like art or new products
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2.5
An exhibition of art or objects for people to see
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3.0
A public show where people see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art
How Public
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a public display of artworks' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'art' (artworks) with 'exhibit' (a display for public viewing). This noun+noun/nominal phrase pattern is compositional and common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Art exhibit comes from the simple idea of putting art on exhibit, or 'to show' it to people. Artists would place paintings and sculptures in a room so the public could see them, and that's why art exhibit means a public display of artworks.