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 remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday. —Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026

The fairways are bouncy, and the greens are getting firmer. —Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026

But why, oh why, do people pay good money to sit along a fairway and watch golf balls fly by? —Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026

The fan zones There will be three special areas for fans to gather — the Green Mile Courtyard, in the area between the 16th, 17th and 18th holes; South End, near where holes 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 intersect; and The Park, along the first, eighth and ninth fairways. —Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

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