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

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

Against a backdrop of families enjoying a day out together at the fairgrounds, one man reflects on being far from his own family, missing his loved ones, and the dream that brought him to America. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025

There is a bus stop outside the media gate at the fairgrounds for guests. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025

The Daily Mail reported that a medical helicopter was seen landing on the grass area next to the fairground. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 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