For many people, the word fair brings to mind the aphorism “all is fair in love and war.” We have been using some variation of this saying for quite some time, although, as with many such expressions, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when it began.

fair noun [C] (PUBLIC EVENT) a public event, usually held outside, where goods and sometimes farm animals are shown and sold and where there is often food and entertainment

If you describe someone or something as fair, you mean that they are average in standard or quality, neither very good nor very bad. Reimar had a fair command of English.

Fair, impartial, disinterested, unprejudiced refer to lack of bias in opinions, judgments, etc. Fair implies the treating of all sides alike, justly and equitably: a fair compromise.

Researchers now know a fair amount about the earliest humans. He lives a fair distance from here. We're happy to welcome you to our fair [= lovely] city. Who's the fairest of them all? The ball was caught in fair territory. A fair ball is a batted ball that lands in the area between the foul lines.

The 2026 OC Fair is set for July 17-Aug. 16 and we are thrilled to have everyone join us and “Find Your Happy” – our theme for next year!