fairground

[ fair-ground ]

noun

1. Often fairgrounds. a place where fairs, fair, horse races, etc., are held; in the U.S. usually an area set aside by a city, county, or state for an annual fair and often containing exhibition buildings.

fairground

/ ˈfɛəˌɡraʊnd /

noun

1. an open space used for a fair or exhibition

Word History and Origins

Origin of fairground¹

First recorded in 1735–45; fair ² + ground ¹

Example Sentences

Located in a muddy lot on the state fairgrounds, it was far from downtown, restaurants and bars.

From Los Angeles Times

After a while we roll up to a children’s fairground.

From BBC

California laws barring the sale of firearms and ammunition at fairgrounds and on other state property are constitutional, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Questions have swirled about how police officers and agents responsible for the rally at Butler County fairgrounds, Pennsylvania, allowed Crooks to get so close.

From BBC

He said his agents were responsible for securing inside the perimeter of the fairgrounds, while local police secured the area outside, which included the private building used by the gunman.

From BBC

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