noun
funfair
Funfair (noun) means (chiefly British) A traveling fair with rides, games, and stalls set up temporarily in a public space. Example: “The funfair arrives in town every summer with its Ferris wheel and candy floss stands.”
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(chiefly British) A traveling fair with rides, games, and stalls set up temporarily in a public space.
"The funfair arrives in town every summer with its Ferris wheel and candy floss stands."
"We spent the whole afternoon at the funfair riding the bumper cars."
How to use funfair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traveling carnival with rides and games, mostly a British English term (American English typically says "carnival" or "fair").
UK vs US
Mainly British; Americans are more likely to say "carnival" or "amusement park."
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The _____ arrives in town every summer with its Ferris wheel and candy floss stands.
Etymology
A simple compound of "fun" and "fair."
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What does “funfair” mean?
The word “funfair” means (chiefly British) A traveling fair with rides, games, and stalls set up temporarily in a public space. In plain terms, a traveling carnival with rides and games, mostly a British English term (American English typically says "carnival" or "fair").
How do you use “funfair” in a sentence?
Here is “funfair” used in a sentence: “The funfair arrives in town every summer with its Ferris wheel and candy floss stands.”
What part of speech is “funfair”?
“Funfair” is a noun.
What is the meaning of funfair?
"funfair" (noun) means (chiefly British) A traveling fair with rides, games, and stalls set up temporarily in a public space.
