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    fairy tale
    /ˈfɛːrɪ teɪl/

    noun

    • 1. a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands; a fairy story. Similar fairy storyfolk talefolk storytraditional story

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fairy-taleFairy-tale Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FAIRY-TALE is characteristic of or suitable to a fairy tale; especially : marked by seemingly unreal beauty, perfection, luck, or happiness. How to use fairy-tale in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAIRY TALE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FAIRY TALE definition: 1. a traditional story written for children that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic 2…. Learn more.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairy_taleFairy tale - Wikipedia

    The European fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf in a painting by Carl Larsson in 1881. A fairy tale (alternative names include fairytale, fairy story, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical or fanciful beings.

  5. www.britannica.com › art › fairy-taleFairy tale | Origins, Characteristics & Examples | Britannica

    Apr 26, 2024 · fairy tale, wonder tale involving marvellous elements and occurrences, though not necessarily about fairies. The term embraces such popular folktales ( Märchen, q.v.) as “Cinderella” and “Puss-in-Boots” and art fairy tales ( Kunstmärchen) of later invention, such as The Happy Prince (1888), by the Irish writer Oscar Wilde.

  6. literaryterms.net › fairy-taleFairy Tale: Definition and Examples | Literary Terms

    A fairy tale is a story, often intended for children, that features fanciful and wondrous characters such as elves, goblins, wizards, and even, but not necessarily, fairies.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › fairy-taleFAIRY TALE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures. an incredible or misleading statement, account, or belief: His story of being a millionaire is just a fairy tale.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAIRY TALE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A fairy tale is a story for children involving magical events and imaginary creatures.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFAIRY TALE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    FAIRY TALE definition: a story told to children that involves magic, imaginary creatures, and a happy ending. Learn more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › fairy-tale_1fairy tale - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of fairy tale noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › fairy-taleFairy tale Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    FAIRY TALE meaning: 1 : a simple children's story about magical creatures sometimes used figuratively; 2 : a false story that is meant to trick people.