Phrase guide

auto show

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈɔɾowˈʃow/
  • US: /ˈɑɾowˈʃow/

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noun

Meaning 1

A typically annual or semiannual public event for exhibition of new automobiles and new automobile designs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Examples

  • They went to the auto show to see the new models for next year.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: motor show, car show

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: show, exhibition

History

Etymology

From auto + show.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 車展 /车展 (chēzhǎn) — event for exhibition of automobiles
  • Finnish: autonäyttely — event for exhibition of automobiles
  • French: salon automobile — event for exhibition of automobiles
  • Polish: pokaz samochodów — event for exhibition of automobiles
  • Ukrainian: автосалон (avtosalon) — event for exhibition of automobiles