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!—
W. L. Gresham
W. L. GreshamExamples of fairground in a Sentence
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Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, park department leaders touted the improvements to the fairgrounds, including major repairs to HVAC systems and upgrades to irrigation and landscaping.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
And every so often, a bell would sound from a watergun fairground attraction, indicating that someone had claimed a prize.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2026 fair is also adding a new parking lot entrance along University Avenue at East 38th Street for guests arriving from the north side of the fairgrounds.
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, park department leaders touted the improvements to the fairgrounds, including major repairs to HVAC systems and upgrades to irrigation and landscaping.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
And every so often, a bell would sound from a watergun fairground attraction, indicating that someone had claimed a prize.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2026 fair is also adding a new parking lot entrance along University Avenue at East 38th Street for guests arriving from the north side of the fairgrounds.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fairground
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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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