noun
fairway
FEH-uh-way
Fairway (noun) means In golf, the mown strip of grass between the tee and the green. Example: “His drive landed right in the middle of the fairway.”
noun
1
In golf, the mown strip of grass between the tee and the green.
"His drive landed right in the middle of the fairway."
2
A navigable channel in a river or harbour deep enough for ships to pass through.
"The tanker followed the marked fairway into the port."
How to use fairway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe clear, well-kept path — either the grassy strip on a golf course or a safe channel for boats.
Common pairings
hit the fairway
shipping fairway
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Word forms
- Plural
- fairways
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Etymology
From "fair" plus "way."
Rhymes for fairway
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What does “fairway” mean?
The word “fairway” means in golf, the mown strip of grass between the tee and the green. In plain terms, the clear, well-kept path — either the grassy strip on a golf course or a safe channel for boats.
How do you pronounce “fairway”?
“Fairway” is pronounced FEH-uh-way (/ˈfɛɹweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fairway” in a sentence?
Here is “fairway” used in a sentence: “His drive landed right in the middle of the fairway.”
What part of speech is “fairway”?
“Fairway” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fairway” have?
“Fairway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in golf, the mown strip of grass between the tee and the green.
