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 Daily Mail reported that a medical helicopter was seen landing on the grass area next to the fairground. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Officials offered a few different answers: the fact that Honey Creek runs under the fair park; that pipes carrying the creek were ill-prepared for a storm of such magnitude; and that the drains around the fairgrounds need to be upgraded. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025

IndyStar's reporters and photographers were at the fairgrounds to document all the fun. —Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025

Fair organizers will assess damage to the West Allis fairgrounds to determine cleanup timelines and preparation for next year's event. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 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