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

Fair-goers can take advantage of the water fountains available through the fairgrounds. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Any animals entering the fairgrounds will be subject to mandatory vet checks. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026

On July 7, the Iowa State Fair revealed 84 new dishes served at the 200-plus food stands on the fairgrounds. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

The Minnesota State Fair’s 2026 lineup also includes several new vendors joining the fairgrounds, adding even more variety for fairgoers to explore, according to a press release. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 9 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