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showground

British  
/ ˈʃəʊˌɡraʊnd /

noun

  1. Also called (Austral and NZ): showgrounds.  an open-air setting for agricultural displays, competitions, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Cleddau study's findings are being presented at an event in the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Llanelwedd, Powys on Wednesday, with those involved meeting with Senedd members and MPs on the showground.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

But at the sheep showground five-year-old Griff's flowing blond locks would be contenders if the Royal Welsh were to bring in a mullet category.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2024

The 96-year-old was driven on to the showground in a Range Rover.

From BBC May 13, 2022

They’re listening to their friend, Leo Vanunen, rebuke them softly for the now-infamous confrontation with the prime minister at the Cobargo showground a few days after the fire ripped through.

From The Guardian Jul. 24, 2020

A sudden gust swept through the showground, rattling the tents and sending a cowboy chasing after his hat.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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