trade show
trade show — noun
1. a large event where businesses from a particular industry gather to display thei
a large event where businesses from a particular industry gather to display their latest products and meet customers, suppliers, and the press
Yuki's software startup landed its first big client at a trade show in Berlin.
collocation: at a trade show
A good trade show can introduce a new brand to thousands of potential buyers.
trade show as subject; collocation: good trade show
Fatima's team built a life-size model of their machine just for the trade show.
The trade show gave farmers a rare chance to meet international buyers face to face.
Amara skipped the trade show this year because her product launch was delayed.
- trade fair
often larger in scale and may include entertainment or public events alongside business exhibits
- expo
shorter and more informal; can refer to any large public exhibition, not only industry ones
- trade exhibition
more formal; emphasises the display aspect over selling
- industry convention
focuses more on talks, networking, and panels rather than product displays
用法筆記
Typically held in convention centres and attended by industry professionals rather than the general public. A trade show usually focuses on business-to-business sales, while a public expo is open to everyone.