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

That sense of community was on full display throughout the fairgrounds, where tight crowds seemed to bring out the best in people rather than testing their patience. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Live music, food and drink vendors, bounce houses, Highland cow petting and games will be set up across the El Dorado County fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon. — Camila Pedrosa july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

On the Friday night of the Carnival, fireworks bloom over the fairgrounds and Havens Beach (August 4–8). — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 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