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

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

There is a rotation of animals also on display in the Livestock area on the opposite end of the fairgrounds, with llamas, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, Friesian horses and more visiting as various competitions and exhibits are held. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Any animals entering the fairgrounds will be subject to mandatory vet checks. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 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