trade show

noun

1. show ( def 22 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of trade show¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“It played a big role in trade shows and conferences,” said Josh Wand, founder and CEO of recruiting firm ForceBrands.

From Digiday

Businesses across the world that run conferences and trade shows for marketers have been upended by the pandemic.

From Search Engine Land

Tourism accounts for 4% of Singapore’s gross domestic product—it generated $20 billion in 2019—and the city is normally a top spot for business conferences and trade shows.

From Fortune

The number of available third-party corporate wellness tech vendors is rapidly expanding, according to managing partner of Workplace Intelligence Dan Schawbel, and his experience of attending HR trade shows.

From Digiday

So, it shouldn’t be surprising that some states are slowly warming to the idea of small-scale trade shows.

From Fortune

PARIS, France — The Eurosatory military trade show here is supposed to highlight the latest in defense tech.

From The Daily Beast

In 2005, he presented his signature line, i.am, at the Magic Apparel Trade Show in Las Vegas.

From The Daily Beast

The statistics of post–war trade show that the former argument still holds good.

From Project Gutenberg

It was much more like a carny haunted house trade-show floor now.

From Project Gutenberg

I cannot endure being dressed up by an undertaker as part of his trade show.

From Project Gutenberg