fair

A1
Pronunciation
/feː(ə)/
/fɪə/
/fɛə/
/fɛəɹ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective).

Example Sentences
  • When will we learn to distinguish between the fair and the foul?
2 Definition

A woman, a member of the ‘fair sex’; also as a collective singular, women.

3 Definition

Fairness, beauty.

4 Definition

A fair woman; a sweetheart.

5 Definition

Good fortune; good luck.

6 Definition

A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements.

7 Definition

An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.

8 Definition

An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business, a trade fair.

9 Definition

A travelling amusement park (called a funfair in British English and a (travelling) carnival in US English).

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface).

2 Definition

To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members).

3 Definition

To construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline or reduce air drag or water resistance.

4 Definition

To make fair or beautiful.

Adjective
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality.

Example Sentences
  • Monday's child is fair of face.
2 Definition

Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.

Example Sentences
  • After scratching out and replacing various words in the manuscript, he scribed a fair copy to send to the publisher.
3 Definition

Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.

Example Sentences
  • She had fair hair and blue eyes.
4 Definition

Just, equitable.

Example Sentences
  • He must be given a fair trial.
5 Definition

Adequate, reasonable, or decent.

Example Sentences
  • The patient was in a fair condition after some treatment.
6 Definition

(of a wind) Favorable to a ship's course.

7 Definition

Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.

Example Sentences
  • a fair sky;  a fair day
8 Definition

Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unencumbered; open; direct; said of a road, passage, etc.

Example Sentences
  • a fair mark;  in fair sight;  a fair view
9 Definition

Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; flowing; said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.

10 Definition

Between the baselines.

11 Definition

(of a catch) Taken direct from an opponent's foot, without the ball touching the ground or another player.

12 Definition

(of a ball delivered by the bowler) Not a no-ball.

13 Definition

Of a coin or die, having equal chance of landing on any side, unbiased.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Clearly, openly, frankly, civilly, honestly, favorably, auspiciously, agreeably