To display something means to show it openly where others can see it. Museums display ancient artifacts in glass cases. Stores display their best products in front windows. You might display your soccer trophies on a shelf in your bedroom, or your school might display student artwork in the hallways.

The word suggests putting something out deliberately so people will notice it. When a peacock displays its colorful tail feathers, it's showing off to attract attention. When a teacher displays the class rules on a poster, she wants everyone to see and remember them.

Display can also be a noun: the arrangement of items being shown. A fireworks display is the show itself. A phone or computer screen is called a display because it shows you information. The produce display at a grocery store presents fruits and vegetables in an attractive way.

Sometimes people display feelings or qualities through their behavior. A brave firefighter displays courage when running into a burning building. A kind student displays compassion when helping a classmate who's struggling. In these cases, you're not physically showing an object, but you're making your inner qualities visible through your actions.