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 is introduced by Mayor Anne Hildalgo, who describes it as a “sensitive reading of the upheavals in French society.”

From The Daily Beast

At 17, she attended the Durango Songwriters Expo, a summit where 30 music industry professionals mentor 200 some-odd attendees.

From The Daily Beast

The theme park is expected to open in 2015 to coincide with the World Expo in Milan.

From The Daily Beast

In 2011, Lambert was a featured artist at the Macworld Expo.

From The Daily Beast

People who saw it at the Book Expo America cried hysterically.

From The Daily Beast

Thyrdely to ioyne our dede with the expo- sicion / & to shew that we onely dyd obserue the very entent of the lawe.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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