funfair
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈfʌnˌfɛr/
- UK
:
feria
- My daughter had this in her English comprehension (she is in Grade 1) - On Sunday, Mary's parents brought her to the funfair.
Examples
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Last weekend, we visited the funfair where we enjoyed thrilling rides and played games.
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I saw the funfair when we came through last night.
Fiction book (1993) -
The funfair is not much fun.
Fiction book (1993) -
It looks more like a funfair than a County Show.
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We don't go to funfairs.
Fiction book (1993) -
Indulge in the fun and games at the Prater, Vienna's biggest funfair.
Blog text (27) -
The funfair at the park featured roller coasters, cotton candy, and live performances for all ages.
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Every summer, the local funfair sets up in the town square, attracting families with its colorful attractions.
Synonyms
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1.0
A public event with rides, games, and shops
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2.7
A traveling show with rides, games, and small side shows
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1.4
A large outdoor place with rides, shows, and games for fun
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3.0
An open area with rides, food stalls, and shows at a fair
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3.4
A place with games, rides, and fun activities for children and families, like an amusement park
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6.5
A public event with music, games, and food to raise money
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2.3
A yearly event with rides, food, and games
A traveling fair with rides and games that sets up temporarily
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Etymology
Funfair is simply two words joined: fun and fair, where a fair means a public event or market with stalls and rides. So a funfair is a temporary fair made for 'fun', with games, rides, and food stalls.