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Definition of fairground

fairground

/ˈfɛrˌɡraʊnd/
fair · ground
Plural:fairgrounds
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fairground Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An outdoor area where a fair, carnival, or public exhibition is held, often equipped with rides, stalls, and temporary pavilions (frequently used in the plural in North America).

Example

"Every autumn, the county fairgrounds fill with livestock exhibits, food vendors, and brightly lit carnival rides."

2

British A traveling funfair or outdoor amusement park featuring mechanical rides, games of chance, and refreshment stalls.

Example

"The children spent the afternoon at the fairground riding the dodgems and eating candyfloss."

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• Nearby Words

faintness
fair
fairgoer
fairground
fairish
fairly
fairness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, the word combines 'fair' (from Old French 'feire' and Late Latin 'feria', meaning a festival or holiday) with 'ground' (from Old English 'grund').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fairground. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fairground
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