fairground

noun fair·ground \ ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd \

Definition of fairground

: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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Outside the fairgrounds, the Fairness Campaign protested during the breakfast for the sixth straight year in a row.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Even as McConnell was touting Trump, the president was slamming him on Twitter," 24 Aug. 2017
The money for the gondola has apparently gone to other needs at the state fairgrounds.

— lisa w. foderaro, New York Times, "Pushing for a Commute That Would Rise Above the Rest," 13 Aug. 2017
The 3.1-mile course through the fairgrounds will include Detours of Fun, such as a basketball toss and a ride down the Giant Slide.

— daily pilot staff, Daily Pilot, "Around Town: H.B. hosts Surf City Pickleball Tournament this weekend," 3 Aug. 2017
Those who couldn’t afford a room slept in their cars or camped in the fields around the fairgrounds.

— gregory s. schneider, Washington Post, "Thousands flock to free medical clinic, as Washington dithers on health care," 21 July 2017
Music, food, and entertainment are all planned for display at a nearby fairground.

— hannah elliott, Bloomberg.com, "A Tiny Oregon Town Is Prepping to Be Ground Zero for Eclipse Tourism," 20 July 2017
The 168th Clermont County Fair kicks off 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23 with the traditional Stonelick Township Firefighters Association’s parade and a 6 p.m. salute to World War II Veterans at the fairgrounds.

— sheila vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Clermont County Roundup: County Fair fun, a land battle, road and light improvements in Loveland," 20 July 2017
In 2007, the area became host to Les Machines de l’île, an urban fairground that holds the Grand Elephant (a 12m high mechanical beast) as well as other gargantuan mechanical creatures and carousels.

— sarah moroz, Vogue, "Heading to Paris? Make a Weekend Trip to Nantes," 18 July 2017
The skies were purple with storm clouds, and a silvery rain slanted off and on, dousing the fairgrounds.

— Longreads, "Late in Life, Thoreau Became a Serious Darwinist," 13 July 2017

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Definition of fairground for English Language Learners

: an outdoor area where fairs, circuses, and exhibitions are held

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fairground

noun fair·ground \ ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd \

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:an area set aside for fairs, circuses, or exhibitions

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