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

But there was a large broadcast screen down the left of the fairway. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The club boasted 27 holes, sprawling villas alongside the fairways, and a luxurious clubhouse. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Pendrith drove into a fairway bunker, left his approach well short and missed a 10-foot par try. — ABC News, 12 July 2026

The fairways are wide, and the greens roll fast and true, many with large undulations and multiple tiers. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for fairway

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

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