BARNSTORM

barnstorm

(verb) tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting plays; “The presidential candidates are busy barnstorming this month”

barnstorm

(verb) appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

barnstorm (third-person singular simple present barnstorms, present participle barnstorming, simple past and past participle barnstormed)

To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.

(US) To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, or sporting events.

(US, of a sports team) To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.

Noun

barnstorm (plural barnstorms)

A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

Source: Wiktionary



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