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showground

/ˈʃoʊɡraʊnd/

Meanings
noun
An outdoor arena or area where entertainment events and shows are held.

Examples :

"The annual county fair takes place at the showground every summer. "
entertainment event place

Related Words

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summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

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where noun

/wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛəɹ/

The place in which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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area noun

/ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ /ˈæɹ.i.ə/

A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.

"The classroom has a large area for the students to spread out and work. "

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events noun

/ɪˈvɛnts/

An occurrence; something that happens.

"The school organizes many fun events throughout the year, like sports day and the school fair. "

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county noun

/ˈkaʊnti/

The land ruled by a count or a countess.

"The county fair was held in the town square, attracting many people from the surrounding areas of the county. "

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annual noun

/ˈæn.ju.əl/

An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

"The school's annual yearbook is a popular souvenir for graduating seniors. "

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place noun

/pleɪs/

(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

"The park is a good place to relax after school. "

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outdoor verb

/ˌaʊtˈdɔː/

(in some African communities) To publicly display a child after it has been named

"After the birth, the family will outdoor their new baby in the village square to announce the name. "

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takes noun

/teɪks/

The or an act of taking.

"The director was pleased with the third takes because the actors finally delivered their lines perfectly. "

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arena noun

/əˈɹiːnə/

An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

"A large crowd filled the seats of the arena."

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shows noun

/ʃəʊz/ /ʃoʊz/

A play, dance, or other entertainment.

"The school shows are always a highlight of the year, with students performing in plays and musical numbers. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "