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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Horman, who was attending his school's science fair, has not been heard from since, according to officials.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The plot kicks off with Wednesday competing in her school science fair.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Young Canyon Crest Academy scientists took top honors at the 74th California Science and Engineering Fair, considered the oldest science fair west of the Mississippi River and the highest level competition in the state.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
This 7th grader won the Denver regional science fair and Colorado’s state spelling bee in one week
In the opportunity room, the boy would climb the walls, strip off his clothes, and try to hurt himself, according to his parents and the behavior log.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The plot kicks off with Wednesday competing in her school science fair.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Young Canyon Crest Academy scientists took top honors at the 74th California Science and Engineering Fair, considered the oldest science fair west of the Mississippi River and the highest level competition in the state.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
This 7th grader won the Denver regional science fair and Colorado’s state spelling bee in one week
In the opportunity room, the boy would climb the walls, strip off his clothes, and try to hurt himself, according to his parents and the behavior log.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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 29 May. 2025.
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