fair

/fˈɛɹ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
“a fair referee”
not excessive or extreme
“a fairish income”
very pleasing to the eye
“my bonny lass”
(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
“he hit a fair ball over the third base bag”
lacking exceptional quality or ability
“a novel of average merit”
attractively feminine
“the fair sex”
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
“fair copy”
gained or earned without cheating or stealing
“an honest wage”
free of clouds or rain
“today will be fair and warm”
(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
“a fair complexion”

noun

a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
gathering of producers to promote business
“world fair”
a competitive exhibition of farm products
“she won a blue ribbon for her baking at the county fair”
a sale of miscellany; often for charity
“the church bazaar”

verb

adverb

in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
“they played fairly”
without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
“deal fairly with one another”

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