an exhibition of products from many countries around the world that took place in London in 1851. It was the world’s first international trade fair (= a large event where companies display their products in order to increase sales) and the Crystal Palace was built for it.
GREAT EXHIBITION
Meaning of GREAT EXHIBITION in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005