fairgoer

noun

fair·​go·​er ˈfer-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce fairgoer (audio)
: one who attends a fair

Examples of fairgoer in a Sentence

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This year, indeed, the city of Basel was more equipped to pull in the fairgoers than ever. Town & Country, 23 June 2023 The Coaster train will drop fairgoers at the Solana Beach station, where a Breeze bus will carry riders to the fair’s West Gate. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023 Tickets are free, but parking will cost fairgoers $5 a day or $20 for a week pass. The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2023 Where to find it: The Finer Diner at Rodeo Plaza The good bites Rattlesnake corn dog ($9) Chris Taylor and his two sons travel the country selling rattlesnake meat items to fairgoers. Emma Balter, Chron, 7 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for fairgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fairgoer was in 1828

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“Fairgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairgoer. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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