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barnstorm.

To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈbɑːnstɔːm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/General-American
  1. To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.

    intransitive
  2. To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.

    US · intransitive
  3. Of a sports team, to travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.

    US · intransitive
Where this word comes from

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

noun/ˈbɑːnstɔːm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/General-American
  1. A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

Where this word comes from

From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

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