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.
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Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service or were a star in some other way. Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Soon after Rina joined the club, Harrison and other mentors helped her with a middle school science fair project, which was prompted by the death of a baby in a hot car, a local tragedy Rina saw in the news. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025 On Tuesday, Chanda stood alongside roughly two dozen other scientists in the lobby of the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill for what resembled a science fair — but with a twist. Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 July 2025 During a fifth-grade science fair, Wurtz set up her project on tooth decay next to his. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for science fair

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of science fair was in 1930

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“Science fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fair. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

science fair

noun
: an exhibition of science projects typically prepared and presented by schoolchildren
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