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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Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, holding a sprawling rally with a massive crowd of supporters in a critical swing state Trump hopes to return to his column in November’s election. Adriana Gomez Licon, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024 The 277-acre fairgrounds can require a lot of walking. Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 There is also a dedicated first aid station on the fairgrounds. Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024 The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Heritage Foundation (FHF) is developing a permanent fairgrounds history museum in the 1949 State House Replica located on the fairgrounds property. Lisa Thorn, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 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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