1
a
: a navigable part of a river, bay, or harbor
b
: an open path or space
2
: the closely mowed part of a golf course between a tee and a green
Examples of fairway in a Sentence
Her shot landed at the left side of the fairway.
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The property is also home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, known for its lush fairways and breathtaking mountain views, perfect for golfers of all skill levels.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Spotted these days on everything from quiet cul-de-sacs to bustling main streets, golf carts are no longer just for the fairway.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Topping that list in the current catalog is a $75,000 golf cart hovercraft for skimming over fairways, bunkers and water hazards alike.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The opener eases you into the rhythm of the round before giving way to the dramatic par-5 second, a sweeping cape hole that hugs the coastline with a public beach walkway running straight through the fairway.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Spotted these days on everything from quiet cul-de-sacs to bustling main streets, golf carts are no longer just for the fairway.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Topping that list in the current catalog is a $75,000 golf cart hovercraft for skimming over fairways, bunkers and water hazards alike.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The opener eases you into the rhythm of the round before giving way to the dramatic par-5 second, a sweeping cape hole that hugs the coastline with a public beach walkway running straight through the fairway.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Fairway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairway. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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fairway
noun
fair·way
ˈfa(ə)r-ˌwā 
ˈfe(ə)r-
: the mowed part of a golf course between a tee and a green
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