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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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 The touring production also re-creates all of the Broadway show’s best scenes, include the signature rainstorm, which is impressive for a road show. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 SpaceX will have to release a public filing at least 15 days before its IPO road show. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 And, thankfully, the road show includes a Bay Area date. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for road show

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2026.

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