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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On the Friday night of the Carnival, fireworks bloom over the fairgrounds and Havens Beach (August 4–8).
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Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
The truck on the fairgrounds provides information on the Revolutionary War and includes exhibits utilizing AI that showcase President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington as well as an interactive experience that allows visitors to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The games, sponsored by MoonPay, will take place from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the fairgrounds at 1600 Exposition Blvd.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
The truck on the fairgrounds provides information on the Revolutionary War and includes exhibits utilizing AI that showcase President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington as well as an interactive experience that allows visitors to sign the Declaration of Independence.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The games, sponsored by MoonPay, will take place from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, at the fairgrounds at 1600 Exposition Blvd.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
Over time, a soft split bun encased the sausage, creating something portable to be eaten standing at a fairground, during a factory break, or in the bleachers at a baseball game.
—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fairground
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“Fairground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairground. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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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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