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

The trade show renewed its commitment to students by welcoming them to the event and hosting the prestigious Botticino School of Restoration in Milan. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 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

The thought struck me again at Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show for timepieces, held this past April. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025

Docomo demonstrated the platform last month at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC), Japan’s largest electronics trade show. —Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trade show

• afterglow
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• cameo