on display — being shown publicly for people to see
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: being shown publicly for people to see
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn dɪˈspleɪ/
Example Sentences
- My embarrassing baby photos are still on display in mom's living room.
- The new smartphones will be on display at the electronics store tomorrow.
- His soccer trophies are proudly on display in his bedroom.
on display
ADVERB[/ɑːn dɪˈspleɪ/]
being shown publicly for people to see
a museum curator points proudly toward a beautiful painting hanging prominently on the wall. The artwork is positioned at perfect eye level with professional lighting illuminating it from above. Visitors gather around the painting, studying it carefully and discussing what they observe. Some visitors take notes while others simply admire the colors and brushwork. artwork being displayed publicly for people to see and appreciate
The projector on display brings old films to replay today!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'display' derives from the Latin 'displicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to spread out'. The term combines the prefix 'dis-' (apart, away) with 'plicare' (to fold), literally describing the action of unfolding something to reveal its contents, much like opening a folded sheet to show what lies within.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + plicare (to fold). The combination literally means 'to unfold apart', which evolved to mean 'to show' or 'to exhibit' in its modern sense.
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📝Examples
“My embarrassing baby photos are still on display in mom's living room.”
“The new smartphones will be on display at the electronics store tomorrow.”
“His soccer trophies are proudly on display in his bedroom.”
“The chef's knife skills were on display as he chopped vegetables at lightning speed.”
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