fairground
noun/ˈfɛrɡraʊnd/
Frequency rank: #18,670 most common English word
Meaning
an outdoor area where a fair or carnival is held, with rides, games, and stalls.
Example sentence
The children laughed and ran toward the fairground as soon as they heard the music.
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