funfair

Example Sentences

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"It was very nice here," says 16-year-old Ahmed looking around a destroyed funfair and playground.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

"It used to be a proper holiday place, there was a massive outdoor pool, a big funfair and the main street was just packed with bucket-and-spade shops," the 68-year-old says.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Just three weeks ago, in a town known for its flower shows, amusement arcades and funfair, what should have been a joyful start to the school holidays turned into unspeakable tragedy.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

About 6,000 tickets were snapped up for a coronation shindig complete with a huge television screen broadcasting the ceremony, funfair rides and bands playing Jewish, South American and gospel music, Anand said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2023

They always put a funfair up at this time of year, ready for bonfire night in a few weeks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler