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Barnstorming (noun) means the activity of travelling around, especially in rural areas, giving political speeches.

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The activity of travelling around, especially in rural areas, giving political speeches.

"Testy voters have peppered GOP lawmakers at town halls, and tens of thousands continue to turn out for a barnstorming tour by Sen. Bernie Sanders." — Simon Montlake, Is the anti-Trump ‘resistance’ starting to find its voice again? (2025)

"He'd been to plenty of barnstormings, but he had been one of those who watched, mainly because he could ill afford to spend the dollar or two the pilot charged for the ride." — William V. Reynolds, Call of the Pines (2002)

Daring flying tricks performed in front of a crowd.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of barnstorming?

"barnstorming" (noun) means the activity of travelling around, especially in rural areas, giving political speeches.

What are the different meanings of barnstorming?

"barnstorming" has 2 main meanings: 1. The activity of travelling around, especially in rural areas, giving political speeches; 2. Daring flying tricks performed in front of a crowd.