fairground

fair·ground

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fair-ground]
- /ˈfɛərˌgraʊnd/
- /ˈfeə.ɡraʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fair-ground]
- /ˈfɛərˌgraʊnd/

Definitions of fairground word

noun fairground Often, fairgrounds. a place where fairs, horse races, etc., are held; in the U.S. usually an area set aside by a city, county, or state for an annual fair and often containing exhibition buildings. 1
noun fairground An outdoor area where a fair is held. 1
abbreviation FAIRGROUND funfair 1
noun fairground relating to a funfair 1
countable noun fairground A fairground is an area of land where a fair is held. 0
noun fairground an open space used for a fair or exhibition 0

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Origin of fairground

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1735-45; fair2 + ground1

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Parts of speech for Fairground

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fairground popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for fairground

noun fairground

court — A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
track — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
terrain — a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
park — Mungo [muhng-goh] /ˈmʌŋ goʊ/ (Show IPA), 1771–1806? Scottish explorer in Africa.
course — Course is often used in the expression 'of course', or instead of 'of course' in informal spoken English. See of course.

All 22 Synonyms of fairground