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

The course has generous fairways but lots of elevation and some near-perfect Bermuda greens. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

The small town in County Clare came out for the golf all week, walking the fairways behind the players and surrounding that 18th green from all corners. — Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Palmares offers a full destination experience, with three different golf courses, stunning views of the Atlantic, opulent lodging, fine cuisine, and much to enjoy outside the fairways. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

His first two shots were right down the middle of the fairway on 18. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 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