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funfair

British  
/ ˈfʌnˌfɛə /

noun

  1. an amusement park or fairground

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A funfair will run until 21:00 GMT offering entertainment for families after prayers.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Panorama has discovered he and his company have a history of inspecting rides later involved in funfair accidents.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

"It used to be a proper holiday place, there was a massive outdoor pool, a big funfair and the main street was just packed with bucket-and-spade shops," the 68-year-old says.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Just three weeks ago, in a town known for its flower shows, amusement arcades and funfair, what should have been a joyful start to the school holidays turned into unspeakable tragedy.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

They always put a funfair up at this time of year, ready for bonfire night in a few weeks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler