trade show
noun
: a large exposition to promote awareness and sales of especially new products within an industry
a computer trade show
Examples of trade show in a Sentence
The company unveiled a new product at the annual trade show this week.
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At the recent Milano Unica textile trade show, exhibitors expressed their worries, describing the mood as cautious and highlighting the challenges in forecasting the second half of the year.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Queens of the Stone Age are set to headline the third annual SEMA Fest, the music festival that accompanies the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas on Nov. 7.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 15 July 2025
The trade show has also traditionally been a springboard for new brands seeking to expand their reach.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Seven California men allegedly orchestrated what federal prosecutors say is the largest jewelry theft in U.S. history, with millions in gems and lavish watches stolen from an armored truck following an international jewelry trade show.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 June 2025
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Queens of the Stone Age are set to headline the third annual SEMA Fest, the music festival that accompanies the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas on Nov. 7.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 15 July 2025
The trade show has also traditionally been a springboard for new brands seeking to expand their reach.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 July 2025
Seven California men allegedly orchestrated what federal prosecutors say is the largest jewelry theft in U.S. history, with millions in gems and lavish watches stolen from an armored truck following an international jewelry trade show.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 June 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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