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
W. L. GreshamExamples of fairground in a Sentence
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On Saturday, the temporary fairgrounds transfer area will be closed.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
However, Elk Grove public affairs manager Kristyn Laurence said the city currently has no plans to develop a fairgrounds space for festivals or concerts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Runners will go through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana before finishing off at the fairgrounds.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024
This initiative included the development of the Fort Tuthill Amphitheatre, as well as the acquisition of Rogers Lake and expansions at the Fort Tuthill fairgrounds and parks throughout the county.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Activities and demonstrations will be spread throughout the OC fairgrounds including in multiple halls, an outdoor activities area, a makers square, Heroes Hall and also the Centennial Farm and its barn.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 13 Apr. 2024
In addition to the 61 units of fairgrounds housing, the city intends to work with private property owners to provide the remaining 52 affordable units.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Washington Plaza downtown was transformed into a fairground – not for a speech by Biden, but for the start of Charro Days, the three-day event named for the Mexican cowboys of the region’s history.
—USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
The fairgrounds is getting inquiries from high schools, NCAA, USA Track & Field and World Athletics.
—David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
However, Elk Grove public affairs manager Kristyn Laurence said the city currently has no plans to develop a fairgrounds space for festivals or concerts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
Runners will go through Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana before finishing off at the fairgrounds.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024
This initiative included the development of the Fort Tuthill Amphitheatre, as well as the acquisition of Rogers Lake and expansions at the Fort Tuthill fairgrounds and parks throughout the county.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Activities and demonstrations will be spread throughout the OC fairgrounds including in multiple halls, an outdoor activities area, a makers square, Heroes Hall and also the Centennial Farm and its barn.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 13 Apr. 2024
In addition to the 61 units of fairgrounds housing, the city intends to work with private property owners to provide the remaining 52 affordable units.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Washington Plaza downtown was transformed into a fairground – not for a speech by Biden, but for the start of Charro Days, the three-day event named for the Mexican cowboys of the region’s history.
—USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
The fairgrounds is getting inquiries from high schools, NCAA, USA Track & Field and World Athletics.
—David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
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fairground
noun
fair·ground
ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd
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: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions
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