fairway

noun

fair·​way ˈfer-ˌwā 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are fewer than three dozen homes that back abut the hallowed greens and fairways of the Pebble Beach Golf Links on the dramatic Central Coast of California, and one of them, directly overlooking the 11th hole, can now be yours. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025

Each opens to a private patio or balcony facing the fairways, pool, or nature preserve, while one- and two-bedroom suites add full kitchens and living areas for families and longer stays. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

Nearly every room, as well as multiple patios and verandas, offer panoramic views of the sixth fairway of Serrano Country Club’s golf course. —Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025

Another source described meetings at dusk on the 12th fairway of the Red Course of Trump Doral in the back of rolling limousines and in restaurants. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fairway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

fairway

noun

fair·​way ˈfa(ə)r-ˌwā 

ˈfe(ə)r-

: the mowed part of a golf course between a tee and a green