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PRONUNCIATION OF BARNSTORMING

barnstorming  [ˈbɑːnstɔːmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARNSTORMING

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conjunction
determiner
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Barnstorming is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARNSTORMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

barnstorming

Barnstorming

Barnstorming was a popular form of entertainment in the USA in the 1920s, in which stunt pilots would perform tricks with airplanes, either individually or in groups called a flying circus. Barnstorming was the first major form of civil aviation in the history of flight. The term barnstormer was also applied to pilots who flew throughout the country selling airplane rides, usually operating from a farmer's field for a day or two before moving on. "Barnstorming season" ran from early spring until after the harvest and county fairs in the fall. The term barnstorming comes from an earlier American tradition of rural political campaigns.

Definition of barnstorming in the English dictionary

The definition of barnstorming in the dictionary is the act of touring rural districts putting on shows, esp theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows. Other definition of barnstorming is the act of touring rural districts, making speeches in a political campaign.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARNSTORMING


assuming
əˈsjuːmɪŋ
ausforming
ˈaʊsˌfɔːmɪŋ
brainstorming
ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ
charming
ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
consuming
kənˈsjuːmɪŋ
electroforming
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌfɔːmɪŋ
farming
ˈfɑːmɪŋ
grooming
ˈɡruːmɪŋ
hydroforming
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌfɔːmɪŋ
nonconforming
ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪŋ
nondeforming
ˌnɒndɪˈfɔːmɪŋ
nonperforming
ˌnɒnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ
performing
pəˈfɔːmɪŋ
roarming
ˈrɔːmɪŋ
storming
ˈstɔːmɪŋ
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
terraforming
ˈtɛrəˌfɔːmɪŋ
uninforming
ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmɪŋ
unperforming
ˌʌnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ
warming
ˈwɔːmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARNSTORMING

barnbrack
Barnes
barnet
barnet fair
barney
barnlike
barnsbreaking
Barnsley
Barnstaple
barnstorm
barnstormer
Barnum
barny
barnyard
barnyard fowl

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARNSTORMING

alarming
arming
becoming
disarming
factory farming
fish farming
global warming
gold farming
heart-warming
house-warming
intensive farming
mixed farming
organic farming
pharming
poultry farming
Prince Charming
self-harming
sheep farming
squirming
steam reforming
subsistence farming

Synonyms and antonyms of barnstorming in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «barnstorming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARNSTORMING

Find out the translation of barnstorming to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barnstorming from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barnstorming» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巡回比赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arrolladora
570 millions of speakers

English

barnstorming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

देशाटन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خطابة متنقلا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Barnstorming
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barnstorming
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নামজাদা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barnstorming
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barnstorming
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

barnstorming
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

地方巡業
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지방 순회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barnstorming
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

barnstorming
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

barnstorming
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बार्नस्टोमिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

barnstorming
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

barnstorming
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Barnstorming
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Barnstorming
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

barnstorming
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περιπλανώμενος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

barnstorming
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Barnstorming
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

farts
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barnstorming

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARNSTORMING»

The term «barnstorming» is regularly used and occupies the 62.816 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARNSTORMING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barnstorming

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARNSTORMING»

Discover the use of barnstorming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barnstorming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Baseball Barnstorming and Exhibition Games, 1901-1962: A ...
"Baseball postseason barnstorming is a phenomenon specific to baseball and American sports.
Thomas Barthel, 2007
2
The Barnstorming Hawaiian Travelers: A Multiethnic Baseball ...
"This book chronicles the Hawaiian Travelers, a barnstorming baseball team of multiethnic, multiracial Hawaiians, who played across the continental U.S. from 1912 through 1916.
Joel S. Franks, 2012
3
Barnstorming to Heaven: Syd Pollock and His Great Black Teams
The Indianapolis Clowns were a black touring baseball team that featured an entertaining mix of comedy, showmanship, and skill.
Alan J. Pollock, James A Riley, 2012
4
The First Star: Red Grange and the Barnstorming Tour That ...
In The First Star, acclaimed sports writer Lars Anderson recounts the thrilling story of Harold "Red" Grange, the Galloping Ghost of the gridiron, and the wild barnstorming tour that earned professional football a place in the American ...
Lars Anderson, 2009
5
From Barnstorming to Bush Pilot
My life story began in 1915 and here it is ninety-four incredible years later. Sixty-seven of these years have been the story of Peg's and my life together. A most successful partnership!
Colonel Don G Gaylor Usaf (Ret ), 2010
6
Aviation in Australia: From the Barnstorming Pioneers to the ...
This book is part of Exisle Publishing's Little Red Books series. Every title in the Little Red Books series provides an overview of key events, people or places in Australian history.
Jill Blee, 2010
7
I Grew Up With Basketball: Twenty Years of Barnstorming with ...
Originally published: New York: Greenberg, 1952.
Frank J. Basloe, 2012
8
Sisters of Heaven: China's Barnstorming Aviatrixes : ...
Looks at the lives and accomplishments of three Chinese aviatrixes of the 1930s and 1940s: Hilda Yan, Li Xiaqing, and Zheng Hanying.
Patti Gully, 2008
9
Forever flying: fifty years of high-flying adventures, from ...
The author recounts his experiences as a fighter pilot in World War II, a test pilot, and an aerobatic pilot
Robert A. Hoover, Mark Shaw, 1996
10
The Barnstormers: An Account of the Barnstorming of the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
Max Aley, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARNSTORMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barnstorming is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lake Eureka site chosen for community center - Pantagraph.com
With approval of the new site, the Barnstorming Board can move ahead with site plans, architect's drawings, a business plan and fundraising to ... «Bloomington Pantagraph, Jul 15»
2
Daily Star Focus: July 6, 2015 - The Daily Star: News
... at Damaschke Field. The game between the barnstorming Monarchs and the Oneonta Hurricanes 14U travel team drew roughly 450 fans. «Oneonta Daily Star, Jul 15»
3
Something from the weekend: Our GAA team's view from the pressbox
... on re-starts - Galway were turned over twice as often as the champions (20:10), which made a barnstorming first 35 minutes unlikely. It made ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Centrl City Opera's New Season Opens July 11 with La Traviata …
This kind of old-fashioned barnstorming is just one of the outreach strategies that CCO's Pearce considers vital. The CCO's varied menu of ... «Westword, Jul 15»
5
Laura Washington: Lefties' love of Sanders won't be enough | Chicago
He is a getting-out-the-crowd mode — barnstorming liberal bastions in Midwestern and Western states, Politico reported last week. More than ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
6
Hold Back the River star James Bay storms Barn on the Farm in Over
Organisers of the barnstorming folk music festival at Over Farm say it was their biggest and best yet after bringing some of the brightest talent in ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
7
Opinion: Does Gov. Rauner want shutdown more than solutions …
He is a getting-out-the-crowd mode — barnstorming liberal bastions in Midwestern and Western states, Politico reported last week. More than ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
8
Liverpool FC players who will be out to impress during pre-season …
Moreno became a crowd favourite with his barnstorming run and finish to score in the 3-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur. Nathaniel Clyne is now a ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
9
Fionn Fitzgerald saves Kerry with last-ditch equaliser against Cork
The sun still shone over Fitzgerald Stadium as this barnstorming Munster final raced through its 72nd minute and Kerry came looking for some ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
10
Article: GOP Still Drinking Its Kool Aid on Black Voters | OpEdNews
Rand Paul, of course, has already created a mild stir within GOP ranks by barnstorming around the country speaking to select black audiences ... «OpEdNews, Jul 15»

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