fairgoer

noun

fair·​go·​er ˈfer-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce fairgoer (audio)
: one who attends a fair

Examples of fairgoer in a Sentence

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The Coaster train will drop fairgoers at the Solana Beach station, where a Breeze bus will carry riders to the fair’s West Gate. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023 This year, indeed, the city of Basel was more equipped to pull in the fairgoers than ever. Town & Country, 23 June 2023 Advertisement One of the most important new things for fairgoers to remember this year is to bring your credit card. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2023 But there’s one big change this year that is certain to vex fairgoers who show up unprepared at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for fairgoer 

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fairgoer was in 1828

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“Fairgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairgoer. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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