road show



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.
See also: road, show

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zachary['zækəri]
Bjoern-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Mirele-Yiddish
Matia-Basque
Garth[ga:θ]
AmeryAM-ə-reeEnglish (Rare)