fairground

Everyday

1. A fairground is an open area where a fair is held, with rides, games, stalls and food. tree →
2. As an adjective-like word, fairground describes things from a fair, as in «fairground rides». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories: summer fairs, carousels, dodgems, candyfloss; in science, forces on rides; in safety, staying with adults and following ride rules; phrases: fairground ride, fairground games.

Examples

• We went on the dodgems at the fairground. tree →
• The fairground lights glowed at night. tree →
• Hold Dad's hand so you don't get lost in the fairground. tree →
• The fairground was packed with families. tree →
• I won a teddy on a fairground game. tree →
• A big wheel stood in the middle of the fairground. tree →

Note

Countable. One word. In the USA «fairgrounds» (plural) is often used for one place, as in «the county fairgrounds».