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barnstormer

barnstormer

9.6
A person who travels to small towns to perform plays
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑrnˌstɔrmər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : actor itinerante
  • Many barnstormers travel through small towns every summer.

Examples

  • She reminisced about her days as a barnstormer traveling from one small town to another.

  • In the early 20th century, many barnstormers brought live entertainment to remote villages.

  • The troupe of barnstormers became well-known for their lively Shakespeare productions.

  • The barnstormer captivated the audience with his performance.

  • The talented barnstormer performed in small towns, entertaining local audiences with classic plays.

  • During the summer, many barnstormers traveled from village to village, bringing theater to rural communities.

  • As a barnstormer, she entertained families in various towns, showcasing her acting skills in outdoor performances.

Synonyms

player
vsbarnstormer
  • Archaic
36 2.2

A person who acts on stage in theatre shows

specifically travels to rural areas to present plays
trouper
vsbarnstormer
1 8.1

A performer who travels with a company to perform shows in different places

often travels more independently to rural areas rather than with a company
playactor
vsbarnstormer
  • Archaic
9.2

A travelling actor who performs plays in different towns

focuses more on performing in rural areas rather than towns
play-actor
vsbarnstormer
  • Archaic
7.2

An actor who travels to different towns to act in plays

focuses more on visiting rural communities rather than general towns

How Mobile

on tour
85 2.7
barnstormer
  • Archaic
9.6
local
197 1.2

Surface Forms

barnstormer singular
barnstormers plural

Morphology

barnstormer = barnstorm (semi-transparent) = barn + storm + er

The components 'barn' and 'storm' are visible and 'barnstorm' is a verb, but the meaning 'itinerant performer' is somewhat idiomatic and not directly inferable as someone who literally 'storms' barns.

Etymology

Barnstormer The word barnstormer comes from the parts barn and storm, where storm once meant 'to rush in' or 'attack'. A helpful image is of actors 'storming' into farm towns and using barns as simple theatres, so a barnstormer is an actor who travels to small places to give shows.