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

To determine the best places to eat on the fairgrounds, our friends at The News & Observer asked readers to nominate their favorites. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

The fairgrounds got so full back then that people slept in the horse stables that used to line one end of them. — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

North Georgia State Fair The North Georgia State Fair offers food, games and more than 40 rides, including a permanent mega slide, cable lift and roller coaster on the fairgrounds. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

In the Central Valley, Tulare County adopted a moratorium last month as residents voiced opposition to proposals to develop tiny data centers on local fairgrounds in the region. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 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