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fairway Synonyms

Another word for fairway

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• noun (Context 1)

A navigable channel in a river, harbor, or coastal area that is kept open and unobstructed for the safe passage of vessels.

Usage Example

"The harbor master instructed smaller pleasure craft to stay clear of the main shipping channel."

Strong
channel
sea lane
waterway

Opposites of fairway

The opposite of fairway shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rough
See all opposites of fairway

• Nearby Words

fairish
fairly
fairness
fairway
fairweather
fairy
fairy duster

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fairway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fairway
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