English Words Starting With F

• fairground

  nounB1
  /ˈfeəɡraʊnd/An outdoor area where fairs, carnivals, or amusement rides are held, typically with temporary structures, rides, games, and food stalls.
• fairhaven

  nounLow
  /ˌfeəˈheɪvən/A safe harbour or place of refuge; a place of shelter, often implying calmness and safety.
• fairing

  nounC1
  /ˈfeə.rɪŋ/A protective or streamlining covering or structure added to the outside of a vehicle (especially an aircraft, motorcycle, or spacecraft) to reduce drag or protect components.
• fairlead

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈfɛəliːd/A fitting or device, such as a block, ring, or strip of material with holes, used to guide a rope, cable, or chain, keeping it from chafing against other surfaces and ensuring it runs smoothly and in the correct direction.
• fairmont

  nounLow
  /ˈfeəmɒnt/A proprietary name, primarily referring to the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts luxury hotel chain, and also used for various geographic and commercial entities (e.g., towns, buildings, brands).
• fairness

  nounB2
  /ˈfeənəs/The quality of treating people equally and without favouritism or discrimination.
• fairness doctrine

  nounLow
  /ˈfeənəs ˈdɒktrɪn/A former US policy requiring broadcasters to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.
• fairview

  nounLow (as a common noun); High (as a proper noun)
  /ˈfeə.vjuː/A pleasing or satisfactory view, especially one that is broad and unobstructed.
• fairview heights

  nounLow
  /ˌfeə.vjuː ˈhaɪts/A proper noun most commonly used as the name of a specific place, typically a town, suburb, neighborhood, or commercial area.
• fairview park

  nounLow
  /ˌfeə.vjuː ˈpɑːk/A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a park, neighbourhood, suburb, or town, named 'Fairview'.
• fairway

  nounC1
  /ˈfeə.weɪ/The mown, closely-cut area of grass on a golf course between the tee and the green, where the grass is kept short to facilitate playing the ball.
• fairweather

  nounC1
  /ˌfeəˈweð.ər/relating to or present only during favorable conditions, especially used to describe a person who is friendly or supportive only when it is easy or advantageous.
• fairy

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈfeə.ri/A mythical, small, magical humanoid creature with wings, often depicted as having supernatural abilities and a connection to nature.
• fairy bluebird

  nounLow
  /ˌfeə.ri ˈbluː.bɜːd/A small, brightly coloured passerine bird found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
• fairy cycle

  nounLow
  /ˈfeə.ri ˌsaɪ.kəl/A small bicycle, typically with a low frame and often without gears, designed for children.
• fairy glove

  nounLow
  /ˈfeə.ri ɡlʌv/A common name for the wildflower Digitalis purpurea, referring to its tubular, bell-shaped flowers that resemble tiny gloves.
• fairy godfather

  nounLow
  /ˈfeəri ˈɡɒdfɑːðə(r)/A male figure, analogous to a fairy godmother, who provides guidance, protection, or magical assistance to someone.
• fairy godmother

  nounlow-medium
  /ˈfeəri ˈɡɒdmʌðə(r)/A magical female character in fairy tales who uses her powers to help the protagonist, often by granting wishes or transforming their circumstances.
• fairy green

  nounLow
  /ˈfeə.ri ɡriːn/A bright, light green colour reminiscent of the stereotypical colour of fairy wings or clothing in folklore and children's stories.
• fairy lamp

  nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized domain)
  /ˈfeə.ri ˌlæmp/A small, decorative lamp, typically with a glass shade, historically lit by a candle and associated with Victorian-era aesthetics.

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