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

Across the fairgrounds’ sprawling 277 acres, visitors can experience livestock shows and rodeos, watch a parade and football, pick out their dream car at the Texas Auto Show, devour funnel cakes and go for a ride on the Texas Star ferris wheel. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026

Snacks, healthcare materials and giveaways are included as well as free shuttle service to and from the tent and around the fairgrounds. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

These railroad lines led directly to the fairground, in addition to active city streetcar lines that offered to give back some of their revenue to the fair for its development. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

In the morning, the Sacramento Sirens cheer squad and the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus performed on the fairgrounds, before festivities headed indoors. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 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