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- [kur-mis]
- /ˈkɜr mɪs/
- /ˈkɜː.mɪs/
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- [kur-mis]
- /ˈkɜr mɪs/
Definitions of kermis word
- noun kermis (in the Low Countries) a local, annual outdoor fair or festival. 1
- noun kermis a similar entertainment, usually for charitable purposes. 1
- noun kermis A summer fair held in towns and villages in the Netherlands. 1
- noun kermis (formerly, esp in Holland and Northern Germany) an annual country festival or carnival 0
- noun kermis a similar event, esp one held to collect money for charity 0
- noun kermis in the Netherlands, Belgium, etc., an outdoor fair or carnival 0
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Origin of kermis
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Dutch, earlier ker(c)misse (kerc church + misse Mass); originally a fair at the dedication of a church
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Parts of speech for Kermis
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kermis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
kermis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kermis
noun kermis
- festival — a day or time of religious or other celebration, marked by feasting, ceremonies, or other observances: the festival of Christmas; a Roman festival.
- spectacle — anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight.
- bazaar — In areas such as the Middle East and India, a bazaar is a place where there are many small shops and stalls.
- hippodrome — an arena or structure for equestrian and other spectacles.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
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