noun

exhibitor

ig-ZIB-i-ter/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtər/

A person or organization that displays or presents something to the public.

Each exhibitor displays new products at a booth in the hall.

At a public ceramics exhibition booth, an exhibitor stands behind a display of handmade vessels and presents one to an interested visitor.

Etymology

exLatinout

+hibitLatinto hold

+orLatinone who acts

An exhibitor is the agent who 'holds out' something for viewing. The agent ending shifts attention from the display itself to the person or organization presenting it.

In context

Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art88:28

a regular honorary exhibitor at the Royal Academy between 1807 and 1822

Print and Property: Graphic Landscape

More examples

The art fair welcomes first-time exhibitors.
Our company is an exhibitor at the annual technology show.
Visitors ask the exhibitor how her pottery is made.

Forms

exhibitor · exhibitors

exhibit verb — Display something for people to see.

exhibition noun — A public display of objects or products.

Similar words

presenter: Emphasizes introducing or explaining something rather than displaying it.