fairground

noun

fair·​ground ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce fairground (audio)
: an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held
—often used in plural with singular construction
… what a spot for a fairgrounds!—W. L. Gresham

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County commission meetings have been moved to the local fairgrounds for space, some of the most powerful local politicians have been voted out of office, and efforts to save the ever-shrinking Great Salt Lake have seen a surge of interest. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 In 1997-98, the Ventura County fairgrounds next to the coastline flooded. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 And a garden growing generosity as much as unusual vegetables in a quiet corner of the fairgrounds. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026 With the fall campaign season approaching, candidates for governor and other offices spent Thursday working the fairgrounds, shaking hands and making the rounds among fairgoers. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fairground

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First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fairground was in 1741

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fairground

noun
fair·​ground ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce fairground (audio)
ˈfe(ə)r-
: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions
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