fairground

/ˈfeəɡraʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈferɡraʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfer-ˌgrau̇nd/ (ame, mw)

fairground — noun

  • fairgroundsingular
  • fairgroundsplural

1. A place with open space and sometimes a few buildings where travelling fairs wit

1.名詞B1
釋義

A place with open space and sometimes a few buildings where travelling fairs with rides, games, and food stalls are set up for a short period of public entertainment.

例句

The fairground was crowded with families enjoying the rides and games.

collocation: crowded fairground

Zayd and his sister Tara went to the fairground every summer when they were young.

collocation: went to the fairground

同義詞
  • funfair

    Refers to the event itself rather than the physical location; more common in British English

  • carnival ground

    A more informal term used in American English, often associated with travelling carnivals

  • showground

    Usually larger and more permanent, often used for agricultural shows and exhibitions; common in British and Australian English

  • midway

    In American English, specifically the part of a fair or carnival where games, rides, and food stalls are located

文法句型

fairground + verb

at/in the fairground

to the fairground

用法筆記

Usually used in the singular form. In British English this often refers to a temporary site for a travelling funfair, while in American English it may refer to a permanent site where annual state or county fairs are held.

常見錯誤

❌The children played at the fairground every day after school.
✅The children played at the playground every day after school.
💡A fairground is used for special fairs that last a few days, not for everyday play.
❌We rode roller coasters all day at the fairground.
✅We rode roller coasters all day at the amusement park.
💡A fairground typically has smaller, portable rides; an amusement park has large, permanent rides.