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display

/dɪsˈpleɪ/noun

An arrangement of goods in a store or window, set out so that customers can see them.

Example sentences

  • “The bakery has a beautiful display of cakes in its front window.”
  • “Staff change the window display every two weeks.”
  • “The holiday display near the entrance shows the newest toys.”

Items arranged this way are 'on display'. In electronics, the word also means a device's screen.

Synonyms for display

  • exhibit
  • arrangement
  • showcase

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