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funfair

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A travelling amusement park.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland, UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carnival, fair

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: show

3

noun

Meaning 3

a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: amusement park, pleasure ground

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: park, commons, common, green

Narrower terms: theme park, Disneyland, Walt Disney World

History

Etymology

From fun + fair.