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expo

American  
[ek-spoh] / ˈɛk spoʊ /

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 British  
/ ˈɛkspəʊ /

noun

  1. short for exposition

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Etymology

Origin of expo

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

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There are concerts, a lifestyle expo, a kids’ zone with go-karts and other activities, along with an array of food and drink spots, all centered on the Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

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 • Feb. 18, 2026

Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill, who is giving a keynote speech at the expo, said the Scottish space sector was now "a vitally important industry".

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

The former president had been asked to deliver a keynote speech to the gathered Democrats attending the expo, and like everyone else in the theater, he had a bit of a pep in his step.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

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