fairground

noun

fair·​ground ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce fairground (audio)
: an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held
often used in plural with singular construction
what a spot for a fairgroundsW. 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 See All Example Sentences for fairground

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fairground was in 1741

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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 How to pronounce fairground (audio)
ˈfe(ə)r-
: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions

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