barnstormer

A noun referring to a performer, such as an actor or pilot, who travels around the country giving shows or exhibitions, often involving stunts or dramatic presentations.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv für einen Darsteller, zum Beispiel Schauspieler oder Piloten, der durch das Land reist und Vorstellungen oder Vorführungen gibt, oft mit Kunststücken oder dramatischen Auftritten. Auch ein reisender Wahlkampfredner oder Schausteller.

1. Traveling actor C1 formal american

   An actor who tours rural areas, performing plays in temporary venues.

   • The barnstormer captivated small-town audiences with his dramatic performances.
   • In the 19th century, barnstormers brought theater to remote communities.
   • She started her career as a barnstormer, performing in makeshift theaters.

   🇩🇪Wandernder Schauspieler

2. Stunt pilot C1 formal american

   A pilot who travels to different locations to perform aerial stunts and parachuting exhibitions.

   • The barnstormer thrilled the crowd with loops and barrel rolls.
   • After the war, many pilots became barnstormers to earn a living.
   • The barnstormer's daring parachute jump was the highlight of the airshow.

   🇩🇪Kunstflugpilot

   Synonyme: stunt pilot

• barnstormers plural form
• barnstormers' possessive plural form
• barnstormer's possessive singular form