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

Kylie Minogue had a massive moment in custom metallic Bared boots onstage for the AFL Grand Final, while Alix Earle opted for the brand’s Hillstar boots in black leather to stomp around the Coachella fairgrounds back in April. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Their office will also be holding a community informational meeting on Tuesday evening at the county fairgrounds to share the latest information. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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

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