county fair

American

noun

a competitive exhibition of farm products, livestock, etc., often held annually in the same place in the county.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

county fairs

plural

Etymology

Origin of county fair

First recorded in 1835–45

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county fair

But unless they found their attorney at a county fair, I’m sure they’ve got this part in hand.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026

Is this a stock market rotation or a county fair Tilt-a-Whirl?

From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026

Then as he droned on like a dentist drill hitting bone, he began to sound like a South Carolina auctioneer at a county fair.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

Pressure will increase as tourists descend this summer for events like the annual county fair.

From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024

The county fair was a welcome time for all.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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