world fair

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Definition of world fair in English Turkish dictionary

(Ticaret) fuar

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Definition of world fair in English English dictionary

general term for several large expositions that took place since the middle of the 19th century

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world's fair

A large exposition featuring exhibits, as of arts and crafts, scientific discoveries, and products of industry and agriculture, provided by countries from around the world. Specially constructed attraction showcasing the science, technology, and culture of participating countries and enterprises. World fairs have often featured outstanding architectural designs and introduced significant inventions. The first was held in England in 1756; more than 300 have been held since. The most notable include the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition (London), the 1876 U.S. International Centennial Exposition (Philadelphia), the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago), the 1901 Pan-American Exposition (Buffalo, N.Y.), the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the 1910 Brussels World's Fair, the 1933-34 Century of Progress (Chicago), the 1939-40 Golden Gate Exposition (San Francisco), the 1939-40 New York World's Fair, the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, the 1967 Montreal Exposition, and the 1998 World Exposition (Lisbon)

Turkish pronunciation

wırld fer

Pronunciation

/ˈwərld ˈfer/ /ˈwɜrld ˈfɛr/