barnstormer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
  2. noun a pilot who travels around the country giving exhibits of stunt flying and parachuting

Etymology

From barnstorm + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

playactor, play-actor, trouper

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