fairground

noun

fair·​ground ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce fairground (audio)
: an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held
often used in plural with singular construction
what a spot for a fairgroundsW. L. Gresham

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The 15 audio recordings of more than a dozen calls are the first 911 communications to be released publicly since the July 13 assassination attempt at the fairgrounds in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Lewis Kamb, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024 Fiera Milano has allocated a 3.7-million-square-foot space inside its pavilions at the Rho-Fiera fairgrounds. Martino Carrera, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Related Articles Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe 90+ free or cheap holiday community events in Orange County for festive fun Winter Fest brings a chilly fun to fairgrounds Will an election hangover slow this year’s holiday shopping? Richard Guzman, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024 They were later delivered to the fairgrounds by Animal Services and others. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fairground 

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fairground was in 1741

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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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fairground

noun
fair·​ground ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce fairground (audio)
ˈfe(ə)r-
: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions

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