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September 12, 2016 Word of the Day

fair /ˈfeɚ/ noun
fair
/ˈfeɚ/
noun

plural fairs

A large fair
A large fair
Definition of FAIR

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1 : a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment
especially US : such an event at which farm products and farm animals are shown and judged

  • She showed her horse at the annual county/state fair.

2 : an event at which many people gather to buy things or to get information about a product or activity

  • a book fair

  • a craft fair

  • a job fair [=an event where employers offer information about their companies to people who are looking for jobs]

3 : an event at which different things (such as crafts or food) are sold usually for charity

  • The church is having a fair to raise money for the new school.

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