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
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The Court of Honor Stage is centrally located on the fairgrounds near the Coliseum building.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
Those tours typically play venues larger than the Greek, Irvine’s Great Park Live or Costa Mesa’s fairgrounds-adjacent Pacific Amphitheatre, but smaller than the Hollywood Bowl.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
A little more than 16 hours later, the men from Boston reached the same fairgrounds in the early morning, arriving to a smattering of applause from a few overnight guards.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Council members also discussed minimizing disruptions during opening day at the fairgrounds or other busy times.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
Those tours typically play venues larger than the Greek, Irvine’s Great Park Live or Costa Mesa’s fairgrounds-adjacent Pacific Amphitheatre, but smaller than the Hollywood Bowl.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
A little more than 16 hours later, the men from Boston reached the same fairgrounds in the early morning, arriving to a smattering of applause from a few overnight guards.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Council members also discussed minimizing disruptions during opening day at the fairgrounds or other busy times.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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