Fairway

Pronunciation: /ˈferˌweɪ/

Definitions of fairway

noun a defined route or channel for navigation, especially one through a body of water

Example Sentences

A1 The golf ball landed on the fairway.

A2 The fairway was well-maintained and easy to navigate.

B1 The fairway is the designated area for hitting the golf ball.

B2 The fairway runs parallel to the rough on the golf course.

C1 The fairway is strategically designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels.

C2 The fairway slopes gently towards the green, providing a challenging approach shot for players.

Examples of fairway in a Sentence

formal The golfers teed off and aimed for the fairway to start their round.

informal Make sure to keep your ball on the fairway if you want a good score.

slang I hit a perfect shot right down the middle of the fairway!

figurative Navigating through life's challenges can feel like trying to find the fairway on a windy day.

Grammatical Forms of fairway

• plural: fairways
• comparative: fairwayer
• superlative: fairest way
• present tense: fairway
• future tense: will fairway
• perfect tense: have fairwayed
• continuous tense: is fairwaying
• singular: fairway
• positive degree: fairway
• infinitive: to fairway
• gerund: fairwaying
• participle: fairwayed

Origin and Evolution of fairway

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fairway' originated from Middle English, where 'fair' meant beautiful or pleasant, and 'way' referred to a path or route.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a navigable waterway or path, the term 'fairway' has evolved to specifically refer to the cleared path on a golf course leading from the tee to the green.