noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of fairground; the grounds where a fair is held. alt-of, alternative

   "At other times of the year, the county fairgrounds are used for a variety of events, such as revival meetings and high-school graduations."

2. 2
   plural of fairground form-of, plural

Example

More examples

"Every year the county fair is held at the fairgrounds; otherwise the place is empty."

Etymology

From fair + grounds.

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