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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In Sedalia, Mama Duck will hold court east of the Mathewson Exhibitor Center on the fairgrounds.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Fair admission tickets are going up by $2 a person this year to fund improvements to the fairgrounds.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
The Gate 5 project represents Phase I of a $21 million upgrade to the fairground's property, which will include more gate restructuring, landscaping and stormwater upgrades.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
When the new fairgrounds was developed, Maxwell watched the construction.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Fair admission tickets are going up by $2 a person this year to fund improvements to the fairgrounds.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
The Gate 5 project represents Phase I of a $21 million upgrade to the fairground's property, which will include more gate restructuring, landscaping and stormwater upgrades.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 29 July 2025
When the new fairgrounds was developed, Maxwell watched the construction.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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