# fair share

> English word · Noun · IPA /fɛə ʃɛə/

## Definitions
1. An equitable or reasonable portion, especially in regards to contributions towards a particular duty, or the dividends thereof.
2. A significant amount, often implied to be excessive or inordinate; a great deal of something.

## Etymology
First attested in the mid-1600s.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fair-share