Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a day after the fair

/ə ˈdeɪ ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfɛɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.91 in modern English

Syllables: a day aft-er the fair
IPA: /ə ˈdeɪ ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfɛɚ/

29

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Example Sentences

"You are in your loue as free as in your care, / You're come euen iuſt, a day after the fayre."
"'Captain Pendle is coming to Beorminster this week, Miss Whichello.' / 'Oh,' said the little old lady, with a satirical smile, 'you are a day after the fair, Mr Cargrim. I heard that news this morning.' / 'Indeed! But the bishop only sent for Captain Pendle yesterday.' / 'Quite so; and Miss Arden received a telegram from Captain Pendle this morning.'"

Etymology

The term refers to someone who has missed a fair (“community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements; event for public entertainment and trade, etc.”) by coming to visit it a day late.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ə ˈdeɪ ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfɛɚ/
British English: /ə ˈdeɪ ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfɛə/

Phrases

a day late and a dollar short close the stable door after the horse has bolted late in the day late to the party

Frequently Paired Words

a day late and a dollar short close the stable door after the horse has bolted late in the day late to the party

Rhymes With

to a hair zero air grand le pierre 'clare district of clare -ware khmer- sentiment du fer pied-à-terre cornwallis square père l'anse-au-clair

Questions

How do you pronounce a day after the fair?: The recorded pronunciation is /ə ˈdeɪ ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfɛɚ/.
What does a day after the fair mean?: Too late.
Where does a day after the fair come from?: The term refers to someone who has missed a fair (“community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements; event for public entertainment and trade, etc.”) by coming to visit it a day late.

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