noun
Meaning 1
A show that travels from place to place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
roadshow
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
The showing of a film in selected cinemas prior to its general release.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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noun
Meaning 3
A series of meetings across different cities in which executives from a company have the opportunity to talk with current or potential investors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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verb
Meaning 4
To show in various places as part of a travelling excursion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
From road + show.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Chinese Mandarin: 路演 (lùyǎn) — travelling show
- Finnish: kiertue — travelling show
- Japanese: ロードショー (rōdoshō) — travelling show
- Korean: 로드쇼 (rodeusyo) — travelling show
- Malay: jerayawara — travelling show
- Vietnamese: trình diễn sản phẩm — travelling show