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science fair
noun
: a typically competitive exhibition of science projects usually prepared and presented by schoolchildren
Examples of science fair in a Sentence
She won first place at the science fair.
Recent Examples on the Web
When the annual science fair rolls around, in lieu of a traditional project, Courtney harnesses her penchant for mischief with a social experiment that exploits the competitive nature of the teachers.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
Oliver settled on his idea in September 2023, ahead of the January deadline for the 2024 San Diego science fair.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
After receiving approval from the local science fair, the school review committee, and the institutional review board, Sable was able to use a research laboratory at Emory University under the guidance of her mentor.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Hollis was determined to give Richard every opportunity, moving to Kendall, vacationing at Disney World, cruising to the Bahamas, taking him to karate lessons, helping him with science fair projects.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Science fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fair. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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science fair
noun
: an exhibition of science projects typically prepared and presented by schoolchildren
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