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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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
Florida’s largest carnival and a Miami staple, the fair will run for 21 days from March 13 through April 6 at the fairgrounds in University Park.
—Daniel A. Varela, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Construction of the route would likely halt or disrupt events at the fairgrounds for years.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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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
Florida’s largest carnival and a Miami staple, the fair will run for 21 days from March 13 through April 6 at the fairgrounds in University Park.
—Daniel A. Varela, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Construction of the route would likely halt or disrupt events at the fairgrounds for years.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 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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