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fairway

/ˈfɛəweɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A rectangular area of well-mowed grass in the middle of a golf course, providing a level surface for playing shots.

    - "The ball landed on the fairway and rolled towards the green."
    - "Golfers aim to keep their shots within the fairway to improve their chances of getting a good score."

Rhymes
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squareway , fairway , squareway
Variants
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fairway , fairways
Etymology
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The term 'fairway' originated in the late 17th century from the Old English term 'fegge weg,' meaning 'edge of the meadow.'


Trivia
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  1. The first golf course in the United States was established in 1607 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.

  2. The term 'caddy' comes from the Scottish word 'caddie,' meaning 'helper.'


Related Concepts
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  1. Golf Course: A golf course is a collection of holes, each with a unique layout that includes a fairway, a green, and various hazards.

  2. Green: The green is the final part of a golf hole, where the flagstick is located, and the goal is to get the ball into the hole.


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In golf, the fairway is a crucial aspect of the game, as it is where most shots are played from. The concept of a fairway has been a part of golf since its inception in Scotland during the late 15th century.

How to Memorize "fairway"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a rectangular area of well-mowed grass in the middle of a golf course.
    - Imagine golfers hitting their shots from the fairway towards the green.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'fairway' with a level surface for playing golf.
    - Link the term 'fairway' with the idea of a golf course.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Fairway' stands for 'Fantastic Area for Improving Approach Way.'


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