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

Be sure to take time to snap a photo at each state’s welcome sign right on the edge of the fairway. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

The Pacific Ocean sits beyond the fairways, impossibly blue and always present, while the best young players in the world try to stay disciplined enough not to stare too long. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Narrow approaches, not much in the way of fairways for some holes. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

The fairways run up and down a ridge and through a valley, offering beautiful views of the ocean. — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 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