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 primary reason for the cancellation, organizers said in an announcement on the fair’s website, is a recent decision by the county to no longer host any external event on the Maplewood fairgrounds over concerns relating to accessibility and unsafe buildings.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The job of Nashville mayor has come hand-in-hand with the fairgrounds racetrack conundrum.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Even the route on the edge of the fairgrounds is too close, Del Mar resident Shirley Weiss told the City Council.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Not only do horses need to be off the premises by March 25, but so do the families who reside in the RV park at the county fairgrounds.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The job of Nashville mayor has come hand-in-hand with the fairgrounds racetrack conundrum.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Even the route on the edge of the fairgrounds is too close, Del Mar resident Shirley Weiss told the City Council.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Not only do horses need to be off the premises by March 25, but so do the families who reside in the RV park at the county fairgrounds.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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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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