carnival grounds
Where rides spin
Carnival grounds are the outdoor space where a traveling carnival sets up its rides, games, and food stalls.
The term evokes a temporary transformation—an empty field or parking lot becomes a place of flashing lights, fried food smells, and midway games for a few days before the carnival moves on.
We met at the carnival grounds every summer when the fair came through town.
- ferris wheelRotating vertical amusement ride
- cotton candySpun sugar confection
- funnel cakeFried batter lattice dessert
- ridesTravels aboard something
- midwayEquidistant from both ends
ring toss · funhouse · house of mirrors · carousel · popcorn · tickets · games · prizes · prize booth · lights · music · crowds · tents · barkers · clowns · bumper cars · roller coaster · balloons
- fairgroundsfairground, ferris wheel, carousel, cotton candy, funnel cake
- Seasonal Outingspumpkin patch, corn maze, apple picking, fall festival, county fair
- venuesarena, auditorium, stadium, performing arts center, theater
- festival venuesamphitheater, arena, bandshell, concert hall, convention center
- event setupstent, booth, stage, pavilion, bandstand
- performance venuestheater, auditorium, amphitheater, arena, stadium
carnival groundscemetery
Place for interring remains
monastery · graveyard · library · meditation retreat · memorial park
carnival groundsfactory floor
Manufacturing workspace area
industrial site · worksite · prison yard · labor camp · workplace
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