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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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 There was a small book exhibit next to a poster display that reminded me of a high school science fair. Maggie Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 Like a mom helping their child practice their science fair presentation. Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025 Gregory Eddie is a bit absent from Wednesday night’s episode of Abbott Elementary, which sees Mr. Morton (Jerry Minor) trying to entice the rest of the teachers to help facilitate the science fair, in part because Tyler James Williams spent this episode behind the camera instead. Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

science fair

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