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fairground


fair·ground

noun \ˈfer-ˌgrand\

Definition of FAIRGROUND

: 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>

First Known Use of FAIRGROUND

1741

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