expo

[ek-spoh]

noun

(often initial capital letter)

plural

expos 

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

At an ICE career expo in Texas last month, the agency at times turned away anyone who didn’t already have authorization to carry a badge or an honorable discharge from the military.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the U.S. remains by far Israel’s largest supplier of weapons, a number of European governments have imposed complete or partial arms embargoes and prevented Israeli arms makers from participating in defense expos.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of applicants turned out for a two-day hiring expo for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Arlington, Texas, with many hoping to start a career as a deportation officer.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not difficult to get people to come here ... this is a highly desired career,” Matthew Elliston, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations assistant director, told reporters at the expo.

From Los Angeles Times

The defence expo, which is set to take place at Excel London from 9 to 12 September, is organised and run by a private company with backing from the government, Reuters reported.

From BBC

Related Words

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