Fairy Tale Definition
fârē-tāl
fairytale, fairytales
noun
A story about fairies, giants, magic deeds, etc.
Webster's New World
An account regarded as highly romantic or as fantastic or unbelievable.
Webster's New World
A fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- fairy story
- fairytale
- cock-and-bull story
- song-and-dance
- romance
- Mother Goose story
- children's story
- folk-tale
adjective
Of or relating to a fairy tale.
American Heritage
Likened to a fairy tale.
A fairy-tale romance that preceded the royal wedding.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Fairy Tale
Noun
Singular:
fairy tale
Plural:
fairy-tales
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