1. a structure added to something to reduce drag or improve appearance, especially on vehicles or aircraft
Usage: aeronautical; automotive
2. a gift bought at a fair
Usage: archaic; British

Examples

• The aircraft’s wing fairing was damaged during landing.
• Mechanics removed the engine fairing to access the motor.
• The motorcycle’s fairing improved its aerodynamic performance.
• She bought a small fairing at the village market.
• The sleek fairing gave the race car a competitive edge.
• Workers installed new fairings on the helicopter’s fuselage.