fairground

noun

fair·​ground ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd 

: 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

Examples of fairground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The outdoor ice rink was assembled in West Allis at the north end of the fairgrounds and dedicated in December of 1966. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Fairgoers are encouraged to download tickets before arriving at the fairgrounds or save them to their phone's mobile wallet. —Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025

The next day, authorities used an exposition hall at Sacramento’s Cal Expo fairgrounds to process and catalog the recovered merchandise. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025

In his current role, Allison oversees the Indiana State Fair Foundation and fairgrounds development projects as well as day-to-day operations like facility maintenance, event services, livestock and agricultural education. —Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fairground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• foreground

Kids Definition

fairground

noun

fair·​ground ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd 

ˈfe(ə)r-

: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions