trade show
noun
: a large exposition to promote awareness and sales of especially new products within an industry
a computer trade show
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The company unveiled a new product at the annual trade show this week.
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Next week is Computex 2026, the year’s biggest IT-specific trade show.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Every trade show floor was filled with futuristic demos, bold concepts and promises of what stores could become.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Desert diamonds showcased at the trade show feature a range of tones, from sunlit whites and champagnes to deep brown cognac and whisky hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Surfside drinks on display at the trade show during CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 15, 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Every trade show floor was filled with futuristic demos, bold concepts and promises of what stores could become.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Desert diamonds showcased at the trade show feature a range of tones, from sunlit whites and champagnes to deep brown cognac and whisky hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Surfside drinks on display at the trade show during CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 15, 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
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“Trade show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20show. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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