road show
or roadshow
a show, such as a play or musical comedy, performed by a touring group of actors.
an important motion picture, usually presented only twice daily on a reserved-seat basis and at increased prices.
any traveling exhibit, such as one promoting a company's products or a government program.
Informal. any group traveling around the country for a specific purpose, such as a political candidate together with an entourage.
Origin of road show
1Other definitions for road-show (2 of 2)
of or relating to road shows.
to present as a road show.
Origin of road-show
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British Dictionary definitions for road show
a radio show broadcast live from one of a number of towns or venues being visited by a disc jockey who is touring an area
the touring disc jockey and the personnel and equipment needed to present such a show: the Radio 1 road show will be in Brighton next week
a group of entertainers, esp pop musicians, on tour
any occasion when an organization attracts publicity while touring or visiting: an antiques road show; a royal road show
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Other Idioms and Phrases with road show
A tour made for a particular purpose, especially a political campaign. For example, It was primary season, and every would-be candidate was planning a road show. This term originated about 1900 for touring theatrical productions and in the mid-1900s began to be transferred to other endeavors.
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