a visual representation of something
"The museum display featured a stunning visual representation of ancient Egyptian artifacts arranged in chronological order."
an electronic device that represents information in visual form
"The new tablet's display is so bright and crisp that I can read emails even under direct sunlight."
A show or spectacle.
"The firework display lit up the entire sky above the riverbank."
In plain English: A display is something shown to people so they can see it clearly.
"The store window display caught everyone's attention."
Usage: Use "display" as a noun to describe a public exhibition or presentation of items, such as goods in a store window or art in a gallery. Avoid using it to refer to the screen on an electronic device, which should simply be called a screen or monitor.
attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
"The peacock opened its magnificent tail feathers to display itself to the visiting hens."
To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
"The athlete's incredible speed was on full display as he crossed the finish line first."
In plain English: To display something means to show it clearly so that other people can see it.
"The shop window displays many colorful toys for children to see."
Usage: Use display as a verb when you want to describe showing something openly or presenting it for others to see, such as displaying a painting on a wall. Avoid using it interchangeably with "show" in casual conversation where the tone is less formal or the action is private.
The word "display" entered English from Middle English via Anglo-Norman and Old French. It originally meant to unfold something, derived from the Latin root for folding apart.