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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024barn•storm /ˈbɑrnˌstɔrm/USA pronunciation v. [no object]- Governmentto travel in rural areas conducting a political campaign, speaking in public, or giving dramatic shows.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024barn•storm (bärn′stôrm′),USA pronunciation v.i. - Governmentto conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
- Show Business[Theat.]to tour small towns to stage theatrical performances.
- Aeronautics(of a pilot) to give exhibitions of stunt flying, participate in airplane races, etc., in the course of touring country towns and rural areas.
- Sport(of a professional athletic team) to tour an area playing exhibition games after the regular season.
v.t. - to tour (various places) as a barnstormer.
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