barnstorm
[ bahrn-stawrm ]
/ ˈbɑrnˌstɔrm /
verb (used without object)
to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
Theater.
to tour small towns to stage theatrical performances.
(of a pilot) to give exhibitions of stunt flying, participate in airplane races, etc., in the course of touring country towns and rural areas.
(of a professional athletic team) to tour an area playing exhibition games after the regular season.
verb (used with object)
to tour (various places) as a barnstormer.
OTHER WORDS FROM barnstorm
barn·storm·er, nounWords nearby barnstorm
barney,
barnlot,
barnsley,
barnstable,
barnstaple,
barnstorm,
barnum,
barnum, phineas t.,
barnwood,
barnyard,
barnyard golf
British Dictionary definitions for barnstormer
barnstorm
/ (ˈbɑːnˌstɔːm) /
verb (intr)
to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
mainly US and Canadian
to tour rural districts making speeches in a political campaign
Derived forms of barnstorm
barnstormer, noun barnstorming, noun, adjectiveWord Origin for barnstorm
C19: from
barn
1 +
storm (
vb); from the performances often being in barns