noun
trade fair; exhibition center
A German-derived term used for a trade fair or, by extension, an exhibition hall or convention facility. In everyday Japanese, 見本市, 展示会, or 展示場 may be more transparent depending on the context.
from German Messe
その会社はドイツのメッセに出展した。
The company exhibited at a trade fair in Germany.
来月、幕張メッセで大きな展示会が開かれる。
A large exhibition will be held at Makuhari Messe next month.