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FAIRGR-ownd/ˈfeəɡraʊnd/

A fairground is the outdoor site of a funfair: rides, stalls, and games. A theme park is permanent; a fairground may be temporary on a common or seafront. Collocation: at the fairground; fairground rides. Countable as the place.

Meaning

An outdoor area with rides, stalls, and games at a fair.

Examples

• “We went on the big wheel at the fairground by the sea.”
• “The fairground lights were on until late, and we could hear the music from our street.”
• “Do not take drinks on the fairground rides.”

Good to know

a fairground. Contrast: a theme park (permanent). at the fairground; fairground rides.

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