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 official Salone del Mobile trade show account contributed $8.1 million in EMV, while its Fuorisalone counterpart generated $5.6 million. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 Trade Show Organizers Our biggest referral partners are trade show organizers who’ve seen our work through booths and the coordination of show services. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Moreover, the participation of denim brands in global events could also be impacted, forcing trade show organizers to revisit old pandemic alternatives. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025 The company has now motored into the Taipei Cycle 2025 trade show with a fat-tire adventure model and an addition to its ebii commuter. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 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 13 May. 2025.

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