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—
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Dog show at fairgrounds The Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego, established in 1934, will put on a dog show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21-23 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Bell operates the Rib Shack and What's Your Cheez at the fairgrounds.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Firefighters went to the county fairgrounds at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley for the rescue.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
Owners and trainers have already started leaving the fairgrounds, some to other parts of the state, such as the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, where Southern California hosts races throughout the year, or to Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Bell operates the Rib Shack and What's Your Cheez at the fairgrounds.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Firefighters went to the county fairgrounds at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley for the rescue.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
Owners and trainers have already started leaving the fairgrounds, some to other parts of the state, such as the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, where Southern California hosts races throughout the year, or to Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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fairground
noun
fair·ground
ˈfa(ə)r-ˌgrau̇nd
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: an area set aside for fairs, circuses, and exhibitions
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