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

Authorities have opened an emergency shelter at the county fairgrounds and RV shelters where people can park their vehicles. —Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025

The upgrades aim to support current and future events at the fairgrounds by addressing various electrical needs. —Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025

The landmark watch is making its official debut at the fairgrounds starting Tuesday. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

Jerome Hoban, during a community meeting Monday, announced that there would be no racing at the fairgrounds this year, despite previous rumors of a $2 million plan from two independent horse owners who wanted to pony up funds to run races on weekends. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 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