Barnstormed

/ˈbɑrnˌstɔrmd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of barnstorm; having traveled around performing shows or campaigns.

Etymology

From barnstorm plus the regular past tense suffix -ed, creating the past tense form.

Kelly Says

When politicians barnstormed in the 1800s, they really did travel to actual barns and town halls because there were no radio, TV, or internet to reach voters!

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