WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
road′ show′,
adj.
v.t.
- Show Businessa show, as a play or musical comedy, performed by a touring group of actors.
- Cinema, Show Businessan important motion picture, usually presented only twice daily on a reserved-seat basis and at increased prices.
- any traveling exhibit, as one promoting a company's products or a government program.
- Informal Termsany group traveling about the country for a specific purpose, as a political candidate together with his or her entourage.
- 1905–10, American.
adj.
- Show Businessof or pertaining to road shows.
v.t.
- Show Businessto present as a road show.