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

On the multiple stages dotted around the expo, fans formed long queues to hear from over 700 panellists who were speaking.

From BBC

What I got was an expo dedicated to small bites of chain-food staples.

From Los Angeles Times

The expo, which is not open to the public, brings together military, defence, government, scientific and industry delegations from around the world.

From BBC

Over the last two decades, the local gaming and digital entertainment expo, rAge, has seen a steady growth in not only audience interest but diversity.

From BBC

He said that items stolen in L.A. could have wound up at the expo and been sold to unsuspecting attendees.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bazaar
• celebration
• display
• exhibit
• festival
• gala
• market
• pageant
• show