fairing
1 of 2noun (1)
fair·ing ˈfer-iŋ 
1
British
a
: a present bought or given at a fair
b
: gift
2
British : desert entry 4 sense 1
fairing
2 of 2noun (2)
: a member or structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and to reduce drag (as on an airplane)
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- bestowal
- comp
- donation
- donative
- freebie
- freebee
- gift
- giveaway
- handsel
- lagniappe
- largesse
- largess
- present
- presentation
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
fair entry 4
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun (2)
1914, in the meaning defined above
fairings
noun
as in donations
something given to someone without expectation of a return business takes him to all corners of the globe, but he never fails to bring back fairings for the family back in London Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- donations
- gifts
- presentations
- presents
- offerings
- contributions
- comps
- freebies
- subsidies
- largesses
- bestowals
- giveaways
- awards
- freebees
- prizes
- bonuses
- handsels
- donatives
- grants
- beneficences
- benefactions
- sacrifices
- oblations
- lagniappes
- foys
- alms
- tips
- tithes
- boxes
- generosities
- benevolences
- charities
- tributes
- care packages
- courtesies
- valentines
- windfalls
- legacies
- dowries
- remembrances
- handouts
- propines
- rewards
- bequests
- doles
- boons
- philanthropies
- gratuities
- favors
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loans
- advances
- sops
- bribes
- peace offerings
- douceurs