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

And the European Outdoor Group will see its international trade show return next year from May 17-18 in Riva del Garda in Italy as part of its new initiative called European Outdoor Week. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

But after trying it on at a recent trade show, our boot expert, Mark Elling, is intrigued. —Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026

Earlier this month, Intel announced that the Panther Lake design for processors was now available in devices — with Tan touting their capabilities at the CES trade show in Las Vegas. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026

True to the men’s trade show DNA, classic check and plaid outerwear, blazers and vests were prominent. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 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