# barnstorm

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈbɑːnstɔːm/

## Definitions
1. To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
2. To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.
3. To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.

## Etymology
From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/barnstorm