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

In golf, the mown strip of grass between the tee and the green.

"His drive landed right in the middle of the fairway."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

fairways plural

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Etymology

From "fair" plus "way."

Rhymes for fairway

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Frequently asked questions

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.