noun
fairground
FEH-uhg-rownd
Fairground (noun) means an outdoor area used for fairs, with rides, stalls, and other attractions. Example: “The kids spent all afternoon at the fairground.”
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An outdoor area used for fairs, with rides, stalls, and other attractions.
"The kids spent all afternoon at the fairground."
"A travelling fairground sets up in town every summer."
How to use fairground
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where a fair or amusement rides are set up.
Common pairings
fairground rides
travelling fairground
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Word forms
- Plural
- fairgrounds
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Etymology
From "fair" (a public entertainment event) plus "ground."
Rhymes for fairground
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What does “fairground” mean?
The word “fairground” means an outdoor area used for fairs, with rides, stalls, and other attractions. In plain terms, a place where a fair or amusement rides are set up.
How do you pronounce “fairground”?
“Fairground” is pronounced FEH-uhg-rownd (/ˈfɛə(ɹ)ɡɹaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fairground” in a sentence?
Here is “fairground” used in a sentence: “The kids spent all afternoon at the fairground.”
What part of speech is “fairground”?
“Fairground” is a noun.
