barnstorm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
  2. To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.
  3. To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.
noun
  1. A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːnstɔːm/ /ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/

Word forms

barnstorm barnstorms barnstorming barnstormed

Etymology

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

Derived words

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