frost fair
frost fair noun: a winter event held on top of frosty, frozen, or snow-covered ground, or on a frozen body of water. It typically consists of a variety of vendors and various hands-on games, sports, or rides.
Noun
frost fair (plural frost fairs)
- A winter event held on top of frosty, frozen, or snow-covered ground, or on a frozen body of water. It typically consists of a variety of vendors and various hands-on games, sports, or rides.
- The food was great at this year's frost fair. Lots of people were out skating and sledding.
- Synonyms:
- snow festival, winter carnival
Synonyms of frost fair
Forms of frost fair
| plural | frost fairs |
|---|---|
| alternative form (obsolete) | frost faire |
Origin of frost fair
The first known use of the term frost fair dates back to an event held on the frozen River Thames in London, England in 1608. The term frost faire was also used during that time. (see River Thames frost fairs for more information)
Questions about frost fair
- What does frost fair mean?
- Frost fair means a winter event held on top of frosty, frozen, or snow-covered ground, or on a frozen body of water. It typically consists of a variety of vendors and various hands-on games, sports, or rides.
- What part of speech is frost fair?
- Frost fair is a noun.
- What is the plural of frost fair?
- The plural of frost fair is frost fairs.
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