fairgrounds en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From fair + grounds.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of fairground; the grounds where a fair is held.
alt of fairground
If the town doesn't have a nearby fairgrounds, then any sizeable empty field will do for a carnival.
At other times of the year, the county fairgrounds are used for a variety of events, such as revival meetings and high-school graduations.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairground | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fairgrounds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |