demonstration

A public gathering where people show their views, usually by protesting together.

• Thousands joined the demonstration.
• Police watched the peaceful demonstration outside parliament.
• They organized demonstrations against the factory closure.

How to use it: a demonstration against something (They organized a demonstration against the new law.); a demonstration in support of someone/something (There was a demonstration in support of the workers.)

Similar words: protest, rally

Common phrases: peaceful demonstration, join a demonstration, demonstration against something

Showing someone how to use something or do an activity.

• He gave a demonstration of the machine.
• We watched a demonstration of safe lifting techniques.
• Could you give us a demonstration of how to fold it?

How to use it: a demonstration of how to do something (She gave a demonstration of how to hold the racket.)

Similar words: demo

Common phrases: demonstration of something, give a demonstration, practical demonstration

An act or example that shows something is true or exists.

• The result is a demonstration of her skill.
• Their donation was a demonstration of support.
• We need a clear demonstration that the method works.

How to use it: a demonstration of something (Their quick response was a demonstration of their skill.); a demonstration that… (The experiment provided a demonstration that light can bend.)

Similar words: proof, display

Common phrases: demonstration of strength, clear demonstration, demonstration that something

An event where someone shows how something works or is done.

• The demonstration starts at noon.
• We attended a cooking demonstration on Saturday.
• Tickets for the live demonstration sold out quickly.

How to use it: a demonstration of something (The museum is hosting a demonstration of traditional weaving.)

Similar words: demo, presentation

Common phrases: live demonstration, cooking demonstration, attend a demonstration