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Definition of expo

expo

/ˈɛkspoʊ/
ex · po
Plural:expos
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expo Lexical Profile

expo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large public exhibition, trade fair, or convention, often of international scope, designed to showcase commercial products, technological innovations, or cultural achievements.

Example

"Thousands of software developers attended the annual tech expo to demonstrate their latest applications."

2

American In restaurant kitchens, a worker (expediter) who coordinates communication between the kitchen staff and waitstaff, inspects plated dishes, and ensures orders are delivered promptly.

Example

"During the Friday night dinner rush, the head chef stepped in as expo to keep the orders moving smoothly."

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• Nearby Words

explosive
explosively
explosiveness
expo
exponent
exponential
exponentially

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as an informal clipping of "exposition," derived from Latin expositio ('a showing forth' or 'display').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expo
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