verb
barnstorm
BARN-storm/ˈbɑːrnstɔːrm/
To travel from place to place giving public performances.
The theater troupe barnstorms through small towns with its new comedy.
Etymology
Traveling actors were imagined as taking by storm the rural barns that served as their theaters. The term then broadened to touring for campaign appearances and other performances.
In context
both candidates will barnstorm a series of swing states where the White House will be won or lost
More examples
- The pilots barnstormed across the region, performing at local fairs.
- They plan to barnstorm throughout the summer.
- The barnstorming musicians attract crowds wherever they stop.
Forms
barnstorm · barnstorms · barnstormed · barnstorming