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
W. L. GreshamExamples of fairground in a Sentence
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The next day, authorities used an exposition hall at Sacramento’s Cal Expo fairgrounds to process and catalog the recovered merchandise.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
In his current role, Allison oversees the Indiana State Fair Foundation and fairgrounds development projects as well as day-to-day operations like facility maintenance, event services, livestock and agricultural education.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
In its announcement, the fair board said the move to early autumn is intended to improve conditions for the hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, address intensifying summer heat, and support more manageable operations on the fairgrounds.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Protections for racing at the fairgrounds have been enshrined in Nashville's charter for 15 years.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
In his current role, Allison oversees the Indiana State Fair Foundation and fairgrounds development projects as well as day-to-day operations like facility maintenance, event services, livestock and agricultural education.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
In its announcement, the fair board said the move to early autumn is intended to improve conditions for the hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, address intensifying summer heat, and support more manageable operations on the fairgrounds.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Protections for racing at the fairgrounds have been enshrined in Nashville's charter for 15 years.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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fairground
noun
fair·ground
ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd
ˈfe(ə)r-
: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions
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