barnstorm
verb (used without object)
to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
barnstorming
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a word derived from
barnstorm.
Example Sentences
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In contrast, Hilton has been publicly barnstorming California since the June primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
It seems to be working out: On one night this May, the barnstorming team drew 102,000 fans to Kyle Field in College Park, Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
And after last year’s four-team 10-city barnstorming tour, the league will add two teams and anchor itself to locations in North Carolina, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
US comic Nikki Glaser is returning to hosting duties after a barnstorming performance at least year's ceremony.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
So that twelve-year-old Bobby could participate in the barnstorming jaunt to Cuba, Regina allowed him to withdraw from school temporarily.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
