barnstorm
Meanings
verb
- To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
- To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.
- To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.
noun
- A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).
Derived words
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