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    fair·y tale
    /ˈferē ˌtāl/

    noun

    • 1. a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands. 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

    having a special and attractive or beautiful quality, like something in a fairy tale: fairy-tale wedding They had a fairy-tale wedding. Sadly, there was no fairy-tale happy ending to the story. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  8. literarydevices.net › fairy-taleExamples and Definition of Fairy Tale - Literary Devices

    A fairy tale is a children’s story in a magical setting about imaginary characters that include fairies, dwarfs, witches, angels, trolls, and talking animals. Definition, Usage and a list of Fairy Tale Examples.

  9. 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.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fairy taleFairy tale - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you read a story that begins, "Once upon a time," chances are it's a fairy tale. A story doesn't have to include any fairies at all to be considered a fairy tale. Fairy tales are typically full of magic spells, princesses, talking animals, evil queens, witches, and goblins.

  11. 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.