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Barnstormer (Noun)

Meaning 1

A pilot who travels around the country giving exhibits of stunt flying and parachuting.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The daredevil pilot was a legendary barnstormer, thrilling audiences with his aerial stunts in the 1920s.
  • At the air show, a vintage biplane was flown by a modern-day barnstormer who performed loops and rolls.
  • In the early days of aviation, barnstormers like Charles Lindbergh would travel from town to town, performing death-defying stunts.
  • The airfield was buzzing with excitement as the famous barnstormer prepared for takeoff, her bright pink plane gleaming in the sunlight.
  • As a young man, the actor worked as a barnstormer, flying planes and performing parachute jumps to entertain rural crowds.

Synonyms

  • Stunt Pilot
  • Stunt Flier

Hypernyms

  • Airplane Pilot

Related Words

  • Barnstorm (verb)

Meaning 2

An actor who travels around the country presenting plays.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The barnstormer troupe arrived in town, setting up their makeshift stage in the local park to perform a rousing rendition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
  • As a young actor, she spent several years as a barnstormer, traveling from town to town and performing in whatever venues she could find.
  • The barnstormer's energetic performance of Hamlet brought the house down, earning him a standing ovation from the small but enthusiastic crowd.
  • After years of struggling to make it big in the city, he decided to become a barnstormer, taking his talents on the road to entertain audiences in rural areas.
  • The barnstormer's troupe was known for its innovative productions, which often incorporated local themes and settings into classic plays.

Synonyms

  • Trouper
  • Playactor
  • Play-actor

Hypernyms

  • Player
  • Thespian
  • Histrion
  • Role Player
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