Definition of fair
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism
a very fair person to do business with
c
: open to legitimate pursuit, attack, or ridicule
fair game
2a
: not very good or very bad : of average or acceptable quality
Her work was only fair. a patient in upgraded from serious to fair condition
b
: sufficient but not ample : adequate
a fair understanding of the work a fair chance of winning
c
: moderately numerous, large, or significant
takes a fair amount of time a fair number of participants
3
: not stormy or foul : fine
fair weather
4
: not dark
fair skin a person of fair complexion
5
: pleasing to the eye or mind especially because of fresh, charming, or flawless quality
The innkeeper had two fair daughters.
6
: superficially pleasing : specious
she trusted his fair promises
8
: ample
a fair estate
10
: being such to the utmost : utter
a fair treat to watch him — New Republic
11
archaic
: free of obstacles
fair
noun (1)Definition of fair (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: a gathering of buyers and sellers at a particular place and time for trade
2a
: a competitive exhibition usually with accompanying entertainment and amusements
an agricultural fair
b
: an exhibition designed to acquaint prospective buyers or the general public with a product
a book fair
c
: an exposition that promotes the availability of services or opportunities
health fairs job fairs
3
: a sale of assorted articles usually for a charitable purpose
fair
adverbDefinition of fair (Entry 3 of 5)
1
: in a manner that is honest or impartial or that conforms to rules : in a fair manner
play fair
fair
verb
faired; fairing; fairs
Definition of fair (Entry 4 of 5)
of the weather
: clear
: to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
fair
noun (2)Definition of fair (Entry 5 of 5)
1
: something that is fair or fortunate (see fair entry 1)
for fair
no fair
: to the greatest extent or degree : fully
the rush is on for fair
: something that is not according to the rules
that's no fair
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The first known use of fair was before the 12th century
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