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

Storrowton Village, a recreated New England village on the fairgrounds, still hosts heritage cooking demonstrations and Farm-to-Table programming, keeping Storrow’s legacy alive for visitors today. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025

The board removed the Democratic Party booth from the fairgrounds for the rest of the fair, which ends Saturday night. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025

So far, the city and fairgrounds have agreed only to a negotiating agreement that runs through April 2026, with no commitment on the fair board’s part. —Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025

More than 50,000 people were expected to descend on the fairgrounds during the four-day event, according to the fair officials. —Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025

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