fair

A2 · Elementary

adj. having pale skin or light-colored hair, like blonde or red.

adj. referring to a pale complexion or light-colored hair, specifically blonde or light brown.

“She has very fair skin that burns easily in the summer sun.”

“The portrait depicted a young woman with fair hair and striking blue eyes, contrasting sharply with the dark background.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. quite good, but not excellent or great.

adj. moderately good; satisfactory but not exceptional in quality or quantity.

“He has a fair chance of winning the race if he stays focused.”

“The student's performance in the first semester was fair, though her tutors expected more rigorous engagement with the primary texts.”

C1 · Advanced Literary · Archaic

adj. very beautiful or pretty to look at.

adj. possessing a beautiful or pleasing appearance; often used in literature or older stories.

“The prince traveled across the land to find a fair maiden.”

“The poet spent many verses describing the fair landscape of his childhood home, mourning its loss to industrialisation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing weather that is clear, sunny, and not stormy.

adj. referring to weather conditions that are clear and sunny; in nautical contexts, favorable to a ship's course.

“We hope for fair weather for our outdoor wedding this Saturday.”

“The captain waited for a fair wind before ordering the crew to weigh anchor and begin the long voyage across the Atlantic.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a public event with games, rides, and food for fun.

n. a travelling amusement park or local festival featuring rides, games, and entertainment.

“The kids were excited to ride the carousel at the county fair.”

“Every summer, the village green is transformed into a bustling fair with stalls selling local produce and traditional mechanical rides.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a large event where companies show their new products to customers.

n. a large-scale exhibition where businesses in a particular industry promote their products and services.

“Our company is renting a booth at the international book fair.”

“The annual technology fair attracts thousands of developers eager to witness the unveiling of the latest software innovations.”

B1 · Intermediate

adv. in a way that is honest or follows the rules.

adv. in a just or equitable manner; often used in the phrase 'play fair'.

“You have to play fair if you want people to keep playing with you.”

“The negotiator insisted that both parties act fair and square to reach a sustainable agreement.”

C2 · Proficiency Technology Technical

v. to make a surface smooth or even, especially where two parts join.

v. to smooth or even a surface to reduce drag or improve the aesthetic connection between two parts.

“The worker had to fair the edges of the boat's hull.”

“The engineer instructed the team to fair the joints of the aircraft wing to minimize aerodynamic resistance during high-speed flight.”