expo
Americannoun
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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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On Monday, before the start of Taiwan's Computex expo, Nvidia unveiled a powerful laptop chip for Windows machines, staking its claim in the market for next-generation PCs integrated with AI tech.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Things got clearer after she took him and a handful of students to a union expo, where he learned about pipe fitting and other skilled trades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
An expo accompanies the Desert Dog Police K9 Trials in Scottsdale, Ariz., where agencies show off new techniques and equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Celebrities including Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis and Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright were announced as guests at the expo.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The Miyako Odori began soon after Kyoto hosted Japan's first national expo -- an effort to revitalise the western city following the relocation of the capital to Tokyo in 1869.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
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