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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Hurricane expo at Lake fairgrounds Lake County will host its annual hurricane expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 2101 County Road 452, Eustis.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Much of the fairgrounds land is below the flood plain and could have soil problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The primary reason for the cancellation, organizers said in an announcement on the fair’s website, is a recent decision by the county to no longer host any external event on the Maplewood fairgrounds over concerns relating to accessibility and unsafe buildings.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The job of Nashville mayor has come hand-in-hand with the fairgrounds racetrack conundrum.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Much of the fairgrounds land is below the flood plain and could have soil problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The primary reason for the cancellation, organizers said in an announcement on the fair’s website, is a recent decision by the county to no longer host any external event on the Maplewood fairgrounds over concerns relating to accessibility and unsafe buildings.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
The job of Nashville mayor has come hand-in-hand with the fairgrounds racetrack conundrum.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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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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