ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : a navigable part of a river or bay through which boats enter or depart : a part of a harbor or channel that is kept open and unobstructed
b. : a stretch of clear or open water adjacent to an airport and used by seaplanes in landing and taking off
2. : a clear or open path or space
situated … in the very fairway of migrating bird hosts — Douglas Carruthers
the fairway for cars is often choked by stream-lined hummocks of clay — G.W.Murray
3. : a part of a golf course exclusive of tees, putting greens, and hazards that is prepared for play by cutting the grass to provide a fair lie for the ball — compare : rough