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.
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The second Milan Design (Eco) System report by design trade show organizers Salone del Mobile. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 But the Seattle event is also part trade show and part educational opportunity. Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025 Using large-format printing machines, Soardist makes a variety of items used in trade show displays such as custom canopy tents, flags, apparel and table covers. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025 What's next: Inside the massive trade show where theme parks show off their new toys Where is Universal Kids Resort? Universal Kids Resort is being built in Frisco, which is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trade show

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trade show was in 1895

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“Trade show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20show. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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