trade show

noun

: a large exposition to promote awareness and sales of especially new products within an industry
a computer trade show

Examples of trade show in a Sentence

The company unveiled a new product at the annual trade show this week.
Recent Examples on the Web This month, Paris trade show Maison&Objet unveiled the first creative and business network of the design industry dedicated to fostering relationships between women. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 July 2024 Classic men’s wear like summer suiting, linen button-down shirts and Italian leather footwear are tradition at Pitti Uomo, the bi-annual men’s trade show in Florence. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 June 2024 Their friendship solidified when Mellberg came to town for a Performance Racing Industry trade show two years ago. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2024 In an interview with the trade show, Marco Stefanelli, Stella Blu’s director of marketing and business development, lauded the technology’s versatility and ability to achieve desirable vintage effects while eliminating indigo baths and laundry processes. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for trade show 

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trade show was in 1895

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“Trade show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20show. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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