expo

noun

ex·​po ˈek-(ˌ)spō How to pronounce expo (audio)
plural expos

Examples of expo in a Sentence

many of the bigger expos won't fit into the city's relatively small civic center
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Unveiled at an industry expo in January, the Powershift range will begin with six electrified tools, including a plate compactor and a core drill, on sale in November. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The expo also features Detroit Free Press Marathon apparel and vendors selling running gear, clothing, nutritional items, technology, and more. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 The world’s largest manufacturing equipment expo, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place this week expecting to impress nearly 90,000 attendees with the latest in machine tools, injection molders, robotics, and, of course, 3D printers. Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The expo will feature a career fair, nationwide vendors, and special guests including actress and singer Jenifer Lewis. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expo 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of expo was in 1913

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“Expo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expo. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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