noun

fairground

fairground, carnival grounds, amusement park

The children love the rides at the fairground.

The children love the rides at the fairground.

We went to the travelling fairground last weekend.

We went to the traveling fairground last weekend.

((a place)) an area of land where a fair is held The children love the rides at the fairground.

Synonyms: amusement park, carnival

From 'fair' (a gathering for trade and entertainment) and 'ground' (an area of land).

Picture a 'fair' (like a market or festival) taking place on a large piece of 'ground'.

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