expo
Americannoun
plural
expos-
a world's fair or international exposition.
Expo '67 in Montreal.
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any exhibition or show.
an annual computer expo.
noun
Etymology
Origin of expo
First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Frieze, the high-profile international expo that anchors a week of other fairs, gallery openings and art-related events, shone as one of the most impressive fairs in recent memory.
Some visitors had complained of poor organisation, including chaotic entry and exit points, at the vast summit and expo site in Delhi.
From Barron's
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to join Modi on stage Thursday at the summit site, which also includes a vast technology expo.
From Barron's
He couldn't be here because, um, we're getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey.
From BBC
In recent weeks, the 63-year-old leftist has been dancing on stage at rallies, calmly strolling trade expos and attending Christmas tree lightings hand-in-hand with his wife.
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