annual fair
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- noun
- /ˈæn.ju.əl fɛr/
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feria anual
- The town was getting ready for the annual fair and rodeo, which attracts visitors from all around.
Examples
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The whole purpose of the annual fair is to raise funds so the club can help out in the community.
Blog text (11) -
The town was getting ready for the annual fair and rodeo.
Fiction book (1998) -
Big Tex, a 52-foot cowboy, welcomes fairgoers to the annual fair, celebrated for its fun games and delicious food.
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March 8: CU-Boulder hosts the second annual fair offering resources to encourage a safe and healthy spring break for students.
Synonyms
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A public event with rides, games, and shops
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An event with many shows like music or theatre
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A public party with music, food, and events
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A celebration held once a year with special activities and traditions
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A temporary event with rides and games for people to enjoy
How Often
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'annual' (occurring once a year) with 'fair' (an event with rides, games, stalls), so the meaning 'a fair held every year' is directly derivable from the constituents. This simple adjective + noun composition is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English patterns, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows the parts.
Etymology
The phrase annual fair comes from old towns that held a big fair once each year, when farmers and traders came to sell goods and people came to eat and enjoy games and shows. Annual means 'every year' and fair meant a market or public show, so the phrase now means a 'yearly event' with rides, food, and local attractions.