expo

[ ek-spoh ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

, plural ex·pos.

1. a world's fair or international exposition:

   Expo '67 in Montreal.

2. any exhibition or show:

   an annual computer expo.

expo

/ ˈɛkspəʊ /

noun

1. short for exposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of expo¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

The expo typically occurred alongside the London Games Festival in April.

From BBC

In September, Insomnia Gaming Festival, the UK's biggest gaming expo, was due to take place in Birmingham, but following a number of lay-offs at its organiser, Player1 Events, tickets never went on sale.

From BBC

This week, the state’s livestock association announced that it was canceling its annual expo in Culíacan — a major cultural event for the city — after its president was killed and a series of cartel messages appeared threatening state Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya with death.

From Los Angeles Times

On our last call, she’s about to head to Illinois to be a keynote speaker at the Chicago Women’s Expo.

From Los Angeles Times

During that event at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo Center, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson told attendees that “our community, we are literally, quite literally, the crossroads of this election,” underscoring the campaigns’ focus on the Badger State and its 10 electoral votes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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