book fair
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- noun
- /bʊk fɛr/
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feria del libro
- At the annual book fair, publishers showcase their latest releases and offer discounts.
- book fair events
- book fair or exhibition
Last October I was in Germany but didn't go to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- Last October I was in Germany but didn't go to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- And, you know, I remember in Frankfurt Book Fair well after Briefer History was published, or maybe right before we went there.
Examples
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The local library is hosting a book fair this weekend to encourage children to read more.
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Welcome to the book fair.
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"But mostly, we're excited about the annual book fair, and this year it's going to be especially exciting."
Blog text (2) -
We've got an international book fair next Wednesday.
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Next week is the start of the biggest book fair in Croatia.
Blog text (8) -
While she doesn't hold a traditional book fair in the library, much of the money raised by this fair comes to the library.
Academic text (2011) -
The postsecondary educational institution and city book fair events were attended by capacity crowds.
Academic text (2013) -
The museum initiated several literacy initiatives in 2012, including a book fair, book giveaways, summer camps, and storytelling programs.
Blog text (15) -
In addition, MHC furnished newspaper advertising to promote the author's presentation and book discussion at a city book fair that was free and open to the general public.
Academic text (2013) -
Many families attended the book fair to browse new titles and meet local authors.
Synonyms
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An event where people show and sell books
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Morphology
The meaning 'an event where books are displayed and sold' is directly and compositionally derived from 'book' (the items) plus 'fair' (an event or market). This noun+noun compound follows a common English and cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The noun book fair comes from old markets called fairs, where sellers put out goods for people to look at and buy. When the goods were books, people called the event a book fair, so today it means an event where books are displayed and sold.