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

The finished trail will span about 18 miles, connecting downtown Noblesville to the state fairgrounds while passing through downtown Fishers. —Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025

Scream your hearts out at this annual event at the Santa Clara fairgrounds. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025

In footage obtained by WRAL News, passengers appear nervous as they remain stranded at the top of the ride, overlooking the rest of the fairground. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025

There are a thousand or so sanctioned rodeos every year around the country—the pro kind can offer million-dollar purses—but there are also many more smaller rodeos held every week on family ranches, 4-H fairgrounds, or tribal land. —Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 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