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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During their fifth-grade science fair, Wurtz recalled being embarrassed to answer a question about her tooth decay project in front of Prevost, who was more deft in explaining his work. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 Frank, played by the wonderful Keith David, is also Gregory’s barber and signs the barbershop up as a sponsor upon hearing about Abbott’s science fair. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025 Read Next National Boy vanished from school science fair 12 years ago. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025 Horman, who was attending his school's science fair, has not been heard from since, according to officials. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 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 7 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

science fair

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