barnstorming noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •The act of one who barnstorms, or travels making political speeches.He'd been to plenty of barnstormings, but he had been one of those who watched, mainly because he could ill afford to spend the dollar or two the pilot charged for the ride. — 2002 •Aviation stunts performed for a public audience. adjective1 •Highly theatrical. formsbarnstormings