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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Their science fair projects are quite the challenge, with a volcano that’s lost its fizz and a toy car that can’t take off.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Anyone who has been witness to the classic science fair project volcano knows that a mix of baking soda and vinegar creates an explosion.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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, 10 Feb. 2026
His 8-year-old son — who now has a 4-year-old sister — recently won his way to a state science fair.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Anyone who has been witness to the classic science fair project volcano knows that a mix of baking soda and vinegar creates an explosion.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
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, 10 Feb. 2026
His 8-year-old son — who now has a 4-year-old sister — recently won his way to a state science fair.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for science fair
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“Science fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/science%20fair. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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