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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An area where a fair (an event for public entertainment) or other public event is held; a showground.
2. 2
   an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses wordnet
3. 3
   A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions; an amusement park.

Example

More examples

"It was raining, so they cancelled their trip to the fairground."

Etymology

From fair + ground.

Related phrases

amusement park

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