county fair

noun

: a fair usually held annually at a set location in a county especially to exhibit local agricultural products and livestock

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But there are county fairs to enjoy on both sides of the Potomac River, a go-go party at Metrobar, and a birthday party for a beloved train. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026 In Enumclaw, there’s a charming downtown to explore, plus the King County Fair, which claims to be the oldest, continuously operating county fair west of the Mississippi. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 Astronauts from the group's more than 100 members will visit state and community colleges, county fairs and even town halls, aiming to reach first-time voters and young people who might be new to voting. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 July 2026 Her guest list of reportedly more than 1,000 people included enough celebrities to make the Met Gala look like a county fair. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for county fair

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of county fair was in 1772

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“County fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/county%20fair. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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