English Words Starting With F

• fair game

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌfeə ˈɡeɪm/A person or thing that is considered a legitimate or acceptable target for criticism, attack, ridicule, or exploitation, often because they are vulnerable or lack protection.
• fair isle

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfeər ˈaɪl/A traditional knitting technique featuring intricate, multi-coloured patterns, originally from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
• fair lawn

  nounLow (as a common noun phrase); Proper Noun frequency depends on geographic context.
  /ˌfeə ˈlɔːn/A proper noun: the name of a town in New Jersey, USA.
• fair list

  nounC1
  /ˈfeə ˌlɪst/A list of approved or acceptable items, people, or companies, often compiled to ensure ethical or equitable treatment.
• fair market price

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈmɑːkɪt praɪs/The price that a willing, knowledgeable buyer would pay a willing, knowledgeable seller in an open and competitive market, without any pressure or urgency to buy or sell.
• fair oaks

  nounLow
  /ˌfeər ˈəʊks/A common place name, typically referring to a locality, neighbourhood, or estate characterised by having or being named for attractive or stately oak trees.
• fair play

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈpleɪ/Respect for the rules and spirit of a game or competition; just and honourable conduct.
• fair rent

  nounMedium (C1-C2)
  /ˌfeə ˈrent/A legally regulated rent for a property that is considered reasonable and just, balancing the interests of both the landlord and the tenant.
• fair sex

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈseks/A polite, old-fashioned term for women collectively.
• fair shake

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈʃeɪk/A fair opportunity or just treatment.
• fair territory

  nounLow
  /ˌfeə ˈter.ɪ.tri/In baseball/softball: the part of the playing field within the foul lines, extending from home plate past the bases to the outfield fence.
• fair trade

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈtreɪd/A trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade by paying producers, especially in developing countries, higher prices and adhering to better social and environmental standards.
• fair use

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈjuːs/A legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder under certain circumstances.
• fair-haired boy

  nounC1
  /ˌfeəˌheəd ˈbɔɪ/A person, especially a young man, who is singled out for special favour, approval, or preferential treatment.
• fair-trade agreement

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈtreɪd əˌɡriːmənt/A formal pact between nations to facilitate trade of goods produced under ethical labor and environmental standards, often involving removal of tariffs.
• fair-trade law

  nounLow
  /ˌfeə ˈtreɪd ˌlɔː/Legislation that prohibits manufacturers from setting minimum resale prices for their products, preventing retailers from selling below those prices.
• fairbanks

  nounLow (C2/Proficient)
  /ˈfeə.bæŋks/A proper noun referring most commonly to a city in the U.S. state of Alaska, or a surname of English origin.
• fairborn

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfeə.bɔːn/Born under just or auspicious conditions; of noble or legitimate birth.
• fairfax

  nounLow (as a common noun or general vocabulary); High (as a proper noun in specific contexts)
  /ˈfeə.fæks/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin, also used as a toponym (place name).
• fairfield

  nounLow
  /ˈfɛə.fiːld/A proper noun, typically a place name, referring to a town, city, or region. Literally means 'fair field'.

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