a show, such as a play or musical comedy, performed by a touring group of actors.
an important motion picture, usually presented only twice daily on a reserved-seat basis and at increased prices.
any traveling exhibit, such as one promoting a company's products or a government program.
Informal. any group traveling around the country for a specific purpose, such as a political candidate together with an entourage.
a radio show broadcast live from one of a number of towns or venues being visited by a disc jockey who is touring an area
the touring disc jockey and the personnel and equipment needed to present such a show
the Radio 1 road show will be in Brighton next week
a group of entertainers, esp pop musicians, on tour
any occasion when an organization attracts publicity while touring or visiting
an antiques road show
a royal road show
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
First recorded in 1870–80
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SpaceX itself reiterated during its IPO road show that “retail investor participation is important to SpaceX.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Filming a road show like that might not require Florsheims.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Dramatic images from the major road show the lorry engulfed in flames, with huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“The Music Is Black” and the Storehouse up the road show how it can be fixed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The horse’s campaign became a road show of athletic futility.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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