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 residents were taken to undisclosed fairgrounds. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game. — Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

On the Friday night of the Carnival, fireworks bloom over the fairgrounds and Havens Beach (August 4–8). — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 2026

The Court of Honor Stage is centrally located on the fairgrounds near the Coliseum building. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026

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