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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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
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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
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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