trade show

noun

: a large exposition to promote awareness and sales of especially new products within an industry

a computer trade show

Examples of trade show in a Sentence

The company unveiled a new product at the annual trade show this week.

Recent Examples on the Web

Built in the shape of the signature Docksides boat shoe, the vessel will sail along the river Arno this week, timed with menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, when the brand will also host a party at the local Circolo Canottieri rowing club. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

The event, which preceded the Dominican Republic’s third annual trade show in Miami, its most consequential international marketing event, was led by the minister of tourism of the Dominican Republic, David Collado. —Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Travel routers are also great for wireless connectivity for a booth at a trade show or a temporary office or a stall at a music festival. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Next week is Computex 2026, the year’s biggest IT-specific trade show. —John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trade show

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo