English
Alternative spellings
fairground
Etymology
from fair + grounds
Noun
fairgrounds (plural)
- Alternative spelling of fairground; the grounds where a fair is held.
#: At other times of the year, the county fairgrounds are used for a variety of events, such as revival meetings and high-school graduations.
- Plural of fairground.
#: The two cities have fairgrounds of approximately equal size and convenience to exhibitors.
Usage notes
This variant is often chosen when the site is for a recurring fair, as opposed to a happenstance itinerant one
While this is plural, the use is sometimes treated as singular, as in:
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