fa
1 of 2noun
ˈfä 
: the fourth note of the major scale in solfège
FA
2 of 2abbreviation
1
field artillery
2
fielding average
3
football association
Example Sentences
Noun do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti
Recent Examples on the Web
Jackson Dill And Shawn Deng, CNN, 20 July 2021 In June, Typhoon In-fa and Typhoon Cempaka brought extreme rain of more than 150mm per hour to China's Henan province, breaking a record in the city of Zhengzhou. Kara Fox, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021 And behind In-fa, there is a tropical threat for northern and central parts of Japan, which could potentially impact the Olympic Games by early next week. Jackson Dill, CNN, 22 July 2021 The moisture associated with this rain can be connected to both Typhoons Cempaka and In-fa, despite being hundreds of miles from this part of China. Jackson Dill And Shawn Deng, CNN, 20 July 2021 And those of you with campers or boats will be thrilled to know that the Typhoon's towing rating is-fa dah!-O pounds. Arthur St. Antoine, Car and Driver, 19 May 2020 Disney's new Christmas in July collection has fa-la-la-lots of ornaments, featuring all of your favorite characters from classic Disney hits like Snow White and The Seven Dwarves to a newer Captain Marvel figurine to hang on your tree. Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 23 July 2019 The-fa, Taiwan’s Defense Minister, claimed that the Liaoning entered the Taiwan Strait—which is divided between Taiwanese and Chinese waters—after conducting drills in the East China Sea earlier this week. Christina Zhao, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2018 That's $1 million worth of gift cards and a lot of fa-la-la-la-lattes. Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2017 See More
Noun
Maximum winds near the center of In-fa are forecast to approach 120 mph (195 kph) in the region by Thursday night, when the storm may reach peak intensity. Jackson Dill And Shawn Deng, CNN, 20 July 2021 In June, Typhoon In-fa and Typhoon Cempaka brought extreme rain of more than 150mm per hour to China's Henan province, breaking a record in the city of Zhengzhou. Kara Fox, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021 And behind In-fa, there is a tropical threat for northern and central parts of Japan, which could potentially impact the Olympic Games by early next week. Jackson Dill, CNN, 22 July 2021 The moisture associated with this rain can be connected to both Typhoons Cempaka and In-fa, despite being hundreds of miles from this part of China. Jackson Dill And Shawn Deng, CNN, 20 July 2021 And those of you with campers or boats will be thrilled to know that the Typhoon's towing rating is-fa dah!-O pounds. Arthur St. Antoine, Car and Driver, 19 May 2020 Disney's new Christmas in July collection has fa-la-la-lots of ornaments, featuring all of your favorite characters from classic Disney hits like Snow White and The Seven Dwarves to a newer Captain Marvel figurine to hang on your tree. Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 23 July 2019 The-fa, Taiwan’s Defense Minister, claimed that the Liaoning entered the Taiwan Strait—which is divided between Taiwanese and Chinese waters—after conducting drills in the East China Sea earlier this week. Christina Zhao, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2018 That's $1 million worth of gift cards and a lot of fa-la-la-la-lattes. Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from the syllable sung to this note in a medieval hymn to St. John the Baptist
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing fa
Kids Definition
fa
noun
ˈfä
: the fourth note of the musical scale
Medical Definition
FA
abbreviation
fatty acid