trade show
noun
: a large exposition to promote awareness and sales of especially new products within an industry
a computer trade show
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The company unveiled a new product at the annual trade show this week.
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The sauce and dough trade show, running March 24 to March 26, brought together pizza suppliers, vendors, and pizza restaurant owners from around the world.
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James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The two-day event was the largest computer trade show to date, with some 12,750 attendees.
—Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
In December, as part of a trade show in Moscow, Schiaparelli shows clothes designed for Russian workers.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
War in Iran CPAC — part political rally and part party and trade show — includes three days of speakers, networking breakfasts, faith worship services and cocktail and cigar receptions.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The two-day event was the largest computer trade show to date, with some 12,750 attendees.
—Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
In December, as part of a trade show in Moscow, Schiaparelli shows clothes designed for Russian workers.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
War in Iran CPAC — part political rally and part party and trade show — includes three days of speakers, networking breakfasts, faith worship services and cocktail and cigar receptions.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trade show
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“Trade show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20show. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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