Hustings (Noun)
Meaning
The activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Usages
Examples
- The local town hall was the venue for the hustings where candidates for the upcoming election would debate and present their policies.
- She was an experienced politician who had spent years honing her skills on the hustings, able to think on her feet and respond to tough questions.
- During the hustings, the mayoral candidates clashed over their plans for the city's transportation system.
- The hustings were intense, with each candidate trying to outdo the others in their promises and rhetoric.
- He was a charismatic figure on the hustings, able to connect with voters and inspire them to support his cause.