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fair⋅ground

[fair-ground]
–noun
Often, fairgrounds. a place where fairs, horse races, etc., are held; in the U.S. usually an area set aside by a city, county, or state for an annual fair and often containing exhibition buildings.

Origin:
1735–45; fair 2 + ground 1
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fair·ground   (fâr'ground')   
n.  Open land where fairs or exhibitions are held.
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