Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barnstorming

/bˈɑɹnstˌɔɹmɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: barn-storm-ing
IPA: /bˈɑɹnstˌɔɹmɪŋ/

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of barnstorm

adj

Highly theatrical.

noun

The act of one who barnstorms, or travels making political speeches.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Aviation stunts performed for a public audience.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The packed opening night of Twain’s first UK tour since 2004 is an impressively barnstorming, thigh-slapping, eye-searing revue that marries her bulletproof back catalogue with a cautious sprinkle of new material."
"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."
"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."

Usage

Inflected Forms

barnstormings (plural)

Derived Forms

barnstormingly

Questions

How do you pronounce barnstorming?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈɑɹnstˌɔɹmɪŋ/.
What does barnstorming mean?: present participle and gerund of barnstorm

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