road show

noun

1
: a performance given by a group (as a band or theater company) on tour
2
: a special engagement of a new movie
3
: a promotional campaign or presentation conducted in a series of locations

Examples of road show in a Sentence

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For most teams, the knockout rounds mark the point at which the tournament truly becomes a travelling road show. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 28 June 2026 That road show, in turn, usually takes place about one to two weeks before the company conducts the IPO. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 May 2026 Authorities shut down interstate after blaze turns fireworks trailer into road show. — FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Paramount will continue the road show in the coming days, with several more meetings and events planned in markets including New York. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for road show

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of road show was in 1874

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“Road show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%20show. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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