1. an area of land where fairs, carnivals, or exhibitions are held
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The county fairgrounds host an annual agricultural fair every summer.
• Families gathered at the fairgrounds to enjoy rides and games.
• The fairgrounds were transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday festival.
• Vendors set up their booths early in the morning at the fairgrounds.
• The fairgrounds include a grandstand for concerts and performances.
• Children ran excitedly through the fairgrounds toward the Ferris wheel.