barnstorm
to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
Theater. to tour small towns to stage theatrical performances.
(of a pilot) to give exhibitions of stunt flying, participate in airplane races, etc., in the course of touring country towns and rural areas.
(of a professional athletic team) to tour an area playing exhibition games after the regular season.
to tour (various places) as a barnstormer.
Origin of barnstorm
1Other words from barnstorm
- barn·storm·er, noun
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How to use barnstorm in a sentence
As his reputation grew, Carver emerged as a public barnstormer for better practices.
He generally appears as the hero, and is a successful tho a rather listless barnstormer.
The Spirit of the Ghetto | Hutchins HapgoodThe Rialto—the haven of every disheartened barnstormer, the cradle of every would-be Hamlet!
The Easiest Way | Eugene Walter and Arthur HornblowIt was an achievement worthy of the most accomplished barnstormer.
A Pirate of Parts | Richard Neville
British Dictionary definitions for barnstorm
/ (ˈbɑːnˌstɔːm) /
to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
mainly US and Canadian to tour rural districts making speeches in a political campaign
Origin of barnstorm
1Derived forms of barnstorm
- barnstormer, noun
- barnstorming, noun, adjective
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