frost fair
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frost fair
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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)
noun frost fairs · frost faire
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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.
Similar: snow festival, winter carnival
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noun Translations
| Español | feria helada |
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| 日本語 | 霜祭り |
| Français | foire gel |
| Deutsch | frostjahrmarkt |
| Русский | морозная ярмарка moroznaja jarmarka |
Talk about this word "frost fair." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/frost%20fair. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. frost fair. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/frost%20fair "frost fair." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/frost%20fair.Cite this
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