kermis — meaning in English

English meaning

• carnival noun A festive public celebration, often with parades, music, costumes, and dancing, traditionally held before Lent.
• fair adj Treating people equally and reasonably; just.

Senses

kermis is used for these senses in English:

• carnival (US) A traveling amusement park, called a funfair in British English.
• fair A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements.
• fair A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).

carnival — full definition

1. noun A festive public celebration, often with parades, music, costumes, and dancing, traditionally held before Lent.
2. noun A traveling fair with rides, games, and food stalls.
3. noun A chaotic, colourful, or overblown situation or spectacle.

fair — full definition

1. adj Treating people equally and reasonably; just.
2. adj Pale in skin or hair colour.
3. adj Reasonably good, but not excellent.
4. noun An outdoor event with entertainment, games, and stalls.
5. noun An event where businesses display and sell products.

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