adjective
fairer; -est
agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable
treating people in a way that does not favor some over others
not too harsh or critical
not very good or very bad :of average or acceptable quality
b approving :reasonably good :good although usually not excellent
c always used before a noun :reasonably large - used to describe an amount or size that is not small although it is also not extremely large
not stormy or cloudy
of a person's hair, skin, etc. :having a light color
literary + old-fashioned :attractive or pleasing to look at
baseball :in the area between the foul lines
A fair ball is a batted ball that lands in the area between the foul lines. - compare foul
a fair bit
a fair shake
all's fair in love and war
used to describe a situation in which people do not follow the usual rules of behavior and do things that are normally considered unfair
bid fair
fair and square
in an honest and fair manner
fair crack of the whip
fair enough
informal - used to say that something is reasonable or fair
fair's fair
informal - used to say that something was done or should be done because it is fair
fair to say
A comment that is fair to say is reasonable and is not expected to cause argument.
fair warning
enough warning to be able to avoid something bad
it's a fair cop
noun
plural fairs
[count] a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment especially; US :such an event at which farm products and farm animals are shown and judged
an event at which many people gather to buy things or to get information about a product or activity
an event at which different things (such as crafts or food) are sold usually for charity
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