Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of display
"The museum has several interactive displays that allow visitors to touch and manipulate historical artifacts."
In plain English: Displays are things that show information to people, like screens on phones or signs in stores.
"The store displays are set up to catch the eye of passersby."
Usage: Use "displays" to refer to multiple public exhibitions or presentations, such as art installations or product showcases. Avoid using it when you mean to show something actively, which requires the verb form.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of display
"The museum displays a rare collection of ancient pottery from the region."
In plain English: To show something to other people so they can see it.
"The store displays its new products in the center window."
Usage: Use displays to describe when a third-person subject, such as he, she, or a company name, shows off an item or demonstrates a feature. This form must match the singular subject in sentences like "The museum displays ancient artifacts."
Displays is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb display, which derives from Old French despleier meaning to unfold or spread out. The term entered English in the late 14th century with the original sense of revealing something hidden by spreading it open.