"state fair" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: state fairs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} state fair (plural state fairs)
  1. (US) An annual competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. state's population, usually held in late summer or early fall. Tags: US Synonyms: State Fair
    Sense id: en-state_fair-en-noun-cG3jVXBg Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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