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Barnstorming: meaning, definitions and examples

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barnstorming

 

[ หˆbษ‘rnหŒstษ”rmษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public performance

Barnstorming refers to a type of entertainment that involves traveling to various places to perform, often in a theatrical manner. Historically, it was associated with early aviation, where pilots would perform acrobatic stunts in rural areas to attract crowds. The term can also imply a vigorous and enthusiastic approach to campaigning or presenting ideas.

Synonyms

campaigning, performing, touring, travelling show

Examples of usage

  • The barnstorming tour captivated audiences across the Midwest.
  • Politicians often engage in barnstorming to rally support.
  • The barnstorming performance combined drama and music.
Context #2 | Verb

campaigning energetically

To barnstorm means to travel around a region, often in a vigorous or energetic manner, to promote something, especially in the context of political campaigning. This approach emphasizes direct engagement with the audience and can involve making speeches and interacting with people in different locations.

Synonyms

campaign, promote, stump, tour

Examples of usage

  • The candidate barnstormed the state to gather votes.
  • They barnstormed through the country during the election season.
  • The group barnstormed local communities to raise awareness.

Translations

Translations of the word "barnstorming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espetacular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคจเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertunjukan udara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐัะธั‡ะฝะธะน ั†ะธั€ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒณใ‚นใƒˆใƒผใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฅธ์Šคํ†ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุถ ุฌูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃž่กŒ่กจๆผ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะฝัั‚ะพั€ะผะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barnstorming

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barnstorming

Etymology

The term 'barnstorming' originated in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s, when barnstorming was used to describe the practice of early aviators who would perform aerial stunts and tricks in rural areas, often landing in farmers' fields or near barns. These events attracted crowds and provided a thrilling form of entertainment before the advent of commercial aviation. The word effectively combines 'barn,' referring to the rural setting of these performances, and 'storming,' implying a vigorous or sudden approach to engage an audience. Over time, the term transitioned into a broader context, capturing the concept of energetic campaigning, especially in politics, where candidates actively travel and speak directly to the public. This use of the term reflects the dynamic and grassroots nature of such campaigns, emphasizing interaction with diverse groups of people.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,253, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.