trade show

American  

noun

1. show.

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Etymology

Origin of trade show

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

I spent a week in the city while attending SEMA, the massive automotive trade show that takes over the Strip each year.

From Salon

The father and son had recently gone to a trade show and talked about opening another office.

From The Wall Street Journal

Catalonia's regional president Salvador Illa said there was "very limited disruption" to the trade show.

From Barron's

Last month at the CES technology trade show in Las Vegas, Huang unveiled a new tech platform for self-driving cars.

From BBC

“I built that full-restoration truck in seven months with original parts,” said Vera, whose goal, which she attained, was to showcase it in October at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, an annual, industry-only automotive trade show held in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times