expo

noun

ex·​po ˈek-(ˌ)spō How to pronounce expo (audio)
plural expos
Synonyms of exponext
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many of the bigger expos won't fit into the city's relatively small civic center
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Typically, the last weekend of August brings a bit of a lull – right after a popular Jeep expo and just before the Labor Day rush. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The expo in Buriram was focused on educating the public about the uses of marijuana for medicine and food and had informational booths about growing procedures and technology. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Imagineers offered fans a sneak peek of the attraction at the D23 expo in Anaheim over the weekend, including a look at concept art featuring an animatronic Scar. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The inaugural Bugtopia expo drew thousands to the DoubleTree Hotel Sacramento on Saturday, where families browsed live tarantulas, pinned butterflies and workshops on how to pin insects. — Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expo

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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