Fairground: meaning, definitions and examples

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fairground

 

[ หˆfษ›rหŒษกraสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

amusement area

A fairground is an open area where a fair is held, typically consisting of various attractions, rides, and games. Fairgrounds often feature stalls selling food, beverages, and merchandise, contributing to a festive atmosphere. They are designed to entertain families and visitors, especially during local festivals and events. Fairgrounds can also host agricultural exhibitions, concerts, and other community events, making them versatile spaces for public gatherings.

Synonyms

amusement park, carnival, festival ground.

Examples of usage

  • The children had a great time at the fairground.
  • Every summer, the fairground attracts thousands of visitors.
  • Local vendors set up booths at the fairground during the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "fairground" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฎเฅˆเคฆเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jahrmarkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat pameran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ะผะฐั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ targowisko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใ‚ขใ‚ฐใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท foire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ feria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fuar alanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•๋žŒํšŒ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›†ๅธ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sejem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝningarsvรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ั€ะผะตาฃะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarmarka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ feria

Etymology

The term 'fairground' has its origins in the combination of 'fair' and 'ground.' The word 'fair' comes from the Old English 'fรฆgere,' meaning beautiful or pleasing, and it also relates to gatherings for trade and entertainment dating back to medieval times. Fairgrounds have been historically linked to local and regional festivals, often marking significant agricultural events where people would showcase their produce and livestock. The concept evolved over the centuries, integrating various forms of entertainment, such as games of chance, rides, and food stalls, reflecting the changing social dynamics and leisure activities of communities. Today, fairgrounds are often permanent or semi-permanent structures that host seasonal fairs and events, continuing the tradition of bringing people together for fun and celebration.