1. detailed explanations or descriptions of ideas, theories, or subjects
2. large public exhibitions or fairs showcasing products, arts, or achievements
3. the parts of literary works that provide background information or explain the setting
Usage: literary

Examples

• The professor’s expositions on quantum physics were clear and engaging.
• Students struggled with the lengthy expositions in their textbooks.
• The World’s Fair featured expositions from dozens of countries.
• Local artists displayed their work at various expositions throughout the city.
• The novel’s opening chapters contained too much exposition and not enough action.
• Critics praised the author’s skillful expositions of complex social issues.
• International expositions often showcase technological innovations.