display

An arrangement or show of things that people can look at.

• The shop has a beautiful window display.
• We watched a firework display by the river.
• Several new cars were on display outside.

How to use it: on display (The old photographs are on display in the library.); a display of something (There was a display of flowers near the entrance.)

Similar words: show, exhibition

Common phrases: window display, firework display, on display

The screen on a computer where you see text and images.

• The display is too bright.
• My laptop has a large display.
• A warning appeared on the display.

Similar words: screen, monitor

Common phrases: computer display, touch display, display brightness, digital display

A piece of work arranged so people can look at its pictures, words, or objects.

• We made a display about birds.
• The teacher put our display on the classroom wall.
• Each group presented a display of pictures and facts.

Similar words: presentation

Common phrases: wall display, classroom display, make a display

To put something where people can see it, or to show a quality or feeling.

• The shop displays its cakes in the window.
• The screen displayed a short message.
• She displayed great courage during the rescue.

Similar words: show, exhibit, demonstrate

Opposites: hide, conceal

Common phrases: display something, display information, display courage